Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
84359
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
13/04/2005
Date of Amendment
13/04/2005
Name of Property
Milestone
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Dyffryn Ardudwy
Town
Locality
Llanenddwyn
Easting
258406
Northing
325149
Street Side
E
Location
Set along the E side of the A496 leading N out of Dyffryn Ardudwy towards Llanbedr.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Mid C18 milestone, one of 7 along the road between Barmouth and Harlech. This series of stones predate the resolution to convert the principal tracks of the county into turnpikes at a county meeting in Dolgellau in 1775, and it is thought that this stretch of road was constructed and maintained by the landlords of the estates through which it passed.
Exterior
Broad, irregularly shaped milestone bearing the inscription: I / HARLECH / IV / M / 1765.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a good mid C18 dated milestone.
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