Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
80793
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
31/12/2002
Date of Amendment
31/12/2002
Name of Property
Milestone near Wern Farmyard
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Banwy
Town
Locality
Wern
Easting
296508
Northing
312473
Street Side
Location
At the north side of the A458 close to the entrance to Wern Farm.
Description
Broad Class
Period
History
A milestone probably set up at the start of the Mallwyd to Welshpool turnpike established under the
Montgomeryshire Turnpikes Act of 1769.
Exterior
A slate milestone about 0.5 m high, with splayed top corners. It indicates ''Machynlleth / 19 miles /
Mallwyd 7½ / Can=office 4½ / Pool 19''. Defaced benchmark at top.
Interior
Reason for designation
A milestone of the turnpike era on an important cross-Wales route.
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