Milestone, Talgarth, Powys

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.0077 / 52°0'27"N

Longitude: -3.2219 / 3°13'19"W

OS Eastings: 316222

OS Northings: 235072

OS Grid: SO162350

Mapcode National: GBR YX.HMFP

Mapcode Global: VH6BP.3SJR

Plus Code: 9C4R2Q5H+36

Entry Name: Milestone

Listing Date: 14 August 1995

Last Amended: 14 August 1995

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 16302

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300016302

Location: Located on the verge of the main road from Talgarth to Hay-on-Wye, near the turning to Great Porth-aml.

County: Powys

Community: Talgarth

Locality: Porth-Aml

Traditional County: Brecknockshire

Tagged with: Milestone

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History

Late C18 or early C19.

Exterior

A slab of limewashed red sandstone with rounded top, bearing incised lettering reading: TALGARTH / 1 / HAY 6 . A benchmark has been added below.

Reasons for Listing

Included for its historical associations with the turnpike from Hay to Brecon.

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I Gatehouse to Great Porthamel
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II Farm-building at Porthamel Farm
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II* Great Porthamel Farmhouse
Located below the scarp edge of the valley, facing S on the access of its medieval gatehouse.
II The Elms
Located off a driveway off Bronllys Road, behind a front orchard garden, and backing on to the newly cut Hay Road.
II Milestone
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II* Church of St Gwendoline
Located on a small plateau above the village, at the junction of Church Street with School Street.
I Keep at Bronllys Castle
Located strategically near the crossing of the Llynfi River, perched on a motte approximately 6m high
II* Bronllys Castle House (including Castle Cottage).
Located within the inner bailey of Bronllys Castle, NNW of the motte.

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Milestone

A Grade II Listed Building in Talgarth, Powys