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Milepost at Tollgate Park

A Grade II Listed Building in Margam, Neath Port Talbot

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5711 / 51°34'16"N

Longitude: -3.7559 / 3°45'21"W

OS Eastings: 278407

OS Northings: 187268

OS Grid: SS784872

Mapcode National: GBR H4.DCYV

Mapcode Global: VH5H1.VR9Y

Plus Code: 9C3RH6CV+FM

Entry Name: Milepost at Tollgate Park

Listing Date: 25 April 2000

Last Amended: 25 April 2000

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 23284

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300023284

Location: Located immediately outside Tollgate Park against the boundary fence.

County: Neath Port Talbot

Town: Port Talbot

Community: Margam

Community: Margam

Locality: Tollgate Park

Built-Up Area: Port Talbot

Traditional County: Glamorgan

Tagged with: Milestone

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History

One of a group of mileposts in Gothic style, associated with the turnpiking of the A48. This milepost is not in its original position, and was moved from a roundabout on the site of Tollgate Park.

Exterior

Ornate cast iron milepost, painted white with black lettering and detail. Square base supporting a rear upright with pointed arched head with mouldings, imposts and keystone. In front, the base supports a low domed section with round-headed front face, above which are 2 tall faces with pointed arched heads each set at an angle of 45 degrees. The arches have raised mouldings.

Underneath the rear arch, the milepost reads 'Bridgend District'. The angled faces point in opposite directions, one reading 'To Pyle 4' and the other 'To Neath 8'. Underneath the round arch is the lettering 'London 187'. The square base has a raised border within which 'Margam Parish' is written in relief. A raised tablet at the bottom (unpainted) reads '1841'.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for its historic interest as a characteristic feature of turnpike roads, and in an unusually ornate Gothic style. Group value with other mileposts on this section of the A48.

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Other nearby listed buildings

  • II* Beulah Calvinistic Methodist Chapel
    Located at the N end of Tollgate Park.
  • II Gates, Piers and Railings at Beulah Chapel
    Forming an enclosure in front of the entrance to Beulah Chapel. Alongside the road.
  • II Vestry at Beulah Chapel
    Located in Tollgate Park immediately N of Beulah Chapel and almost adjoining.
  • II Milepost
    Located on the pavement near the junction with Heol yr Orsedd.
  • II 3 Grove Cottages
    Located on the E side of the lane which leads to St Mary's Abbey Church. The W gable end of the building faces the road.
  • II 2 Grove Cottages
    Located on the E side of the lane which leads to St Mary's Abbey Church. The W gable end of the building faces the road.
  • II Cwm Cottage
    On a track which runs R (close to A48 junction) off the lane to the abbey church. The track was formerly a road running along the S side of Margam Park, but is now a cul-de-sac.
  • II Citrus House
    The citrus house is prominently located in Margam Park to the NW of the orangery. It faces S towards the ornamental pool.

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