Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
81179
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
12/06/2003  
Date of Amendment
12/06/2003  
Name of Property
Milepost on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Torfaen  
Community
Panteg  
Town
Pontypool  
Locality
Coed-y-gric  
Easting
329278  
Northing
199457  
Street Side
 
Location
Situated on the E side of the canal just N of the Coedygric Road bridge.  

Description


Broad Class
 
Period
 

History
Late C18 or early C19 cast iron milepost on the Monmouthshire Canal. Built by Thomas Dadford Junior 1792-9, the canal ran between Newport and Pontnewynydd, with a branch between Crindau and Crumlin. The Monmouthshire Canal Company became the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company in 1848 so this milepost must be from before this change.  

Exterior
Intermediate milepost, cast iron, approximately 60cm high. Ellipse with raised number ''''''''8 1/2'''''''' in centre with rectangle with raised lettering ''''''''M.C.Co.'''''''' below.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Included for historic transport interest on a canal which was a prime factor in the industrial development of the Gwent Valleys.  

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