Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
81341
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
23/07/2003
Date of Amendment
23/07/2003
Name of Property
Milepost on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Newport
Community
Rogerstone
Town
Newport
Locality
Easting
327869
Northing
188568
Street Side
Location
On the N side of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal just W of Cefn canal bridge.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Late C18 or early C19 cast iron milepost on the Crumlin branch of the Monmouthshire Canal. Built by Thomas Dadford Junior 1792-9, the canal ran between Newport and Pontnewynydd, with this branch between Crindau and Crumlin. This milepost has been resited having probably been orginally located near Culvert Cottage to the W.
Exterior
Milepost, black painted cast iron, approximately 85cm high. Large circle with raised lettering in centre with raised lettering above and below. Rectangle with raised lettering at ground level. Lettering and raised surrounds are white painted and read from top 'POTTER STREET LOCK 4 MILES M.C.Co.'.
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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