Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
83334
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
25/11/2004
Date of Amendment
25/11/2004
Name of Property
Milestone on A44 NE of Dyffryn Castell
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Ceredigion
Community
Blaenrheidol
Town
Aberystwyth
Locality
Dyffryn Castell
Easting
278481
Northing
282950
Street Side
N
Location
Situated on N side of road, some 1.8 km NE of Dyffryn Castell.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Milestone, probably mid C19, on turnpike road from Llangurig to Aberystwyth via Devil's Bridge, for which trust was established in 1770. This section of road became part of the new road of 1812 to Aberystwyth via Ponterwyd.
Exterior
Milestone, whitewashed stone with curved top inscribed 'Aberystwth 15 miles', the town name in capitals following curve, Miles in lower case under numeral. Lettering similar to that on 11, 12, and 14-mile stones.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for transport historical interest as marking early turnpike route.
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