Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
83338
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
25/11/2004
Date of Amendment
25/11/2004
Name of Property
Milestone on B4343
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Ceredigion
Community
Blaenrheidol
Town
Aberystwyth
Locality
Dyffryn Castell
Easting
276296
Northing
280988
Street Side
N
Location
Situated on N side of road about 1km WSW of junction with A44 W of Dyffryn Castell.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Milestone on turnpike road from Llangurig to Aberystwyth via Devil's Bridge, for which trust was established in 1770. Probably mid C19, different from the others in area in being of slate and having a bold mid C19 lettering. The new turnpike road on the A44 was opened in 1812.
Exterior
Milestone, whitewashed slate, with curved top and inscription 'Aberystwyth 15 miles', the town name in capitals following curve, numerals below and Miles in lower case.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for transport historical interest as marking early turnpike route.
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