Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
15/03/2021
Name of Property
Milestone on A478 at King's Moor
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Kilgetty/Begelly
Location
In the verge on the west side of the A478 at Kingsmoor, south of Begelly.
History
Milestone on the Narberth – Tenby mail coach route, originally operated by the Tavernspite Trust. As a result of the Rebecca Riots the Turnpike Trusts were forced to consolidate within each County and form the "County Roads Board". It was probably after this consolidation that this milestone was erected (1836 - 40).
The plates were likely made by Moss & Sons, elsewhere dated 1838.
Exterior
Milestone, cast-iron plates on stone or concrete possibly replacing the original block, canted front with two triangular-headed faces. On left: '4 / miles / 910 yards / to / Tenby'. On right : '6 / miles / to / Narberth''.
The plates are painted white with raised lettering in black and are butted together at 90 degrees, black trim, fixed to a solid backing.
Reason for designation
Included for transport historical interest, as part of the earlier C19 turnpike system.
Cadw : Full Report for Listed Buildings [ Records 1 of 1 ]