Sign Post at The Rocks, Duhonw (Aberdunhonw), Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.1434 / 52°8'36"N

Longitude: -3.4208 / 3°25'15"W

OS Eastings: 302866

OS Northings: 250410

OS Grid: SO028504

Mapcode National: GBR YN.703X

Mapcode Global: VH69Z.NDD6

Plus Code: 9C4R4HVH+9M

Entry Name: Sign Post at The Rocks

Listing Date: 22 February 2001

Last Amended: 22 February 2001

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 24821

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300024821

Location: Situated at the junction of minor roads some 1km W of Builth Wells.

County: Powys

Town: Builth Wells

Community: Duhonw (Aberdunhonw)

Community: Duhonw

Locality: Llanynys

Built-Up Area: Builth Wells

Traditional County: Brecknockshire

Tagged with: Signpost

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History

Earlier C20 finger post giving directions to Maesmynis, Builth Wells, Llanynis and Llangammarch Wells, erected by Brecon County Council.

Exterior

Iron fingerpost with 3 rings to shaft, 3 indicator arms and top circular finial. Arms are lettered 'Maesmynis'; 'Builth Wells 3/4'; and 'Llanynis/ Llangammarch Wells 6 3/4'. Top circle is inscribed 'Brecon County'.

Reasons for Listing

Included as a scarce surviving example of the cast-iron direction posts which were part of the development of road transport.

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Sign Post at The Rocks

A Grade II Listed Building in Duhonw (Aberdunhonw), Powys