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Milepost

A Grade II Listed Building in Arthog, Gwynedd

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.721 / 52°43'15"N

Longitude: -3.996 / 3°59'45"W

OS Eastings: 265285

OS Northings: 315573

OS Grid: SH652155

Mapcode National: GBR 8W.1NRD

Mapcode Global: WH56M.LVCW

Plus Code: 9C4RP2C3+9H

Entry Name: Milepost

Listing Date: 1 February 1995

Last Amended: 1 February 1995

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 15602

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300015602

Location: Situated at the side of the road against a rubble wall diagonally opposite the former Ty'n-y-Coed quarry.

County: Gwynedd

Community: Arthog

Community: Arthog

Locality: Garth Isaf

Traditional County: Merionethshire

Tagged with: Milestone

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Exterior

A second half C19 cast iron milepost with triangular profile; the E face has, in raised lettering: Towyn 14, the W, Dolgelley 5. No visible foundry marks.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for its local historic interest as a surviving C19 milepost.

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  • II* Garth Isaf Farmhouse
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  • II Cottage at Garth Isaf
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  • II Former Barn at Garth Isaf
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