Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
87248
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
16/12/2005
Date of Amendment
16/12/2005
Name of Property
Milestone near junction with New Road
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Montgomery
Town
Montgomery
Locality
Easting
322691
Northing
297019
Street Side
Location
Situated about 10m from junction with New Road.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Milestone on turnpike road, probably older stone with earlier C19 cast-iron plate affixed. The turnpike system in the area dates from c. 1768. This stone stands close to the site of the toll-house on the far side of New Road, moved to Crogbren, Castle Hill c.1968.
Exterior
Milestone, curved headed stone with curved headed cast-iron plaque reading '21 miles from Shrewsbury'.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its special historic transport interest.
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