Milestone on NE side of Vardre Road, Clydach, Swansea

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.6977 / 51°41'51"N

Longitude: -3.8933 / 3°53'35"W

OS Eastings: 269247

OS Northings: 201583

OS Grid: SN692015

Mapcode National: GBR GZ.M165

Mapcode Global: VH4JY.GLMD

Plus Code: 9C3RM4X4+3M

Entry Name: Milestone on NE side of Vardre Road

Listing Date: 15 December 2003

Last Amended: 15 December 2003

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 82329

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300082329

Location: Built into the wall outside No 67 Vardre Road.

County: Swansea

Town: Swansea

Community: Clydach

Built-Up Area: Swansea

Traditional County: Glamorgan

Tagged with: Milestone

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History

Early C19 milestone on old turnpike road.

Exterior

Milestone, rectangular stone built into wall at edge of road. Carved number VI at top with word Neath below.

Reasons for Listing

Included for the special historic transport interest on old turnpike road.

External Links

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Milestone on NE side of Vardre Road

A Grade II Listed Building in Clydach, Swansea