Milestone, Corris, Gwynedd

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.6255 / 52°37'31"N

Longitude: -3.8463 / 3°50'46"W

OS Eastings: 275124

OS Northings: 304678

OS Grid: SH751046

Mapcode National: GBR 92.7PN9

Mapcode Global: WH578.W8ML

Plus Code: 9C4RJ5G3+5F

Entry Name: Milestone

Listing Date: 6 December 1999

Last Amended: 6 December 1999

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 22744

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300022744

Location: The milestone stands in the road verge, near Melin Pantperthog.

County: Gwynedd

Town: Machynlleth

Community: Corris

Locality: Pantperthog

Traditional County: Merionethshire

Tagged with: Milestone

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History

A series of milestones were erected along the Machynlleth to Dolgellau turnpike in the early C19 to mark the distances, as required by charter.

Exterior

The milestone consists of a simple slate slab, whitewashed, with its upper corners cut back at an angle to form a 3 equal-sided top. Incised on the front the inscription Mach / 3 M. Below, a bench mark.

Reasons for Listing

Included as one of the better preserved milestones along this section of the road, and one still serving its original purpose.

External Links

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II Neuadd Bentref
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II Lliwdy
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Milestone

A Grade II Listed Building in Corris, Gwynedd