Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
83339
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
Ysbyty Cynfin
Easting
275664
Northing
280102
Street Side
W
Location
Situated on W side of road about 200m NNE of junction with A 4120 800m N of Ysbyty Cynfin.
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. The new turnpike, present A44, through Ponterwyd opened in 1812.
Exterior
Milestone with curved top and inscription 'Aberystwyth 14 miles', the town name in capitals curved around head of the stone, numerals below and Miles in lower case. Similar to stones on A44.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for transport historical interest as marking early turnpike route.
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