Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
87247
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
16/12/2005
Date of Amendment
16/12/2005
Name of Property
Milestone at corner of Princes Street and Church Bank
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Montgomery
Town
Montgomery
Locality
Easting
322307
Northing
296467
Street Side
Location
Situated just N of rebated corner that holds the pump.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Milestone on turnpike road, probably earlier stone with affixed C19 cast-iron plate, matching those on the Bishops Castle Road and Forden Road. The turnpike system in the area dates from c1768.
Exterior
Milestone, sandstone, round headed with affixed round headed cast-iron plaque marked in capitals: 'Miles/ From/ London. 169/ Salop. 21 ½ / W,Pool. 7 ½ / Bps, Castle. 8 ½ / Newtown. 9'.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its special historic transport interest.
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