Milestone on A470 near Wyrlod-ddu, Vaynor, Merthyr Tydfil

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7727 / 51°46'21"N

Longitude: -3.4178 / 3°25'4"W

OS Eastings: 302271

OS Northings: 209174

OS Grid: SO022091

Mapcode National: GBR YN.ZDW1

Mapcode Global: VH6CQ.QP0X

Plus Code: 9C3RQHFJ+3V

Entry Name: Milestone on A470 near Wyrlod-ddu

Listing Date: 16 June 2003

Last Amended: 16 June 2003

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 81192

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300081192

Location: Situated on the W side of the A470 just N of its junction with Upper High Street, Cefn Coed-y-Cymmer.

County: Merthyr Tydfil

Town: Merthyr Tydfil

Community: Vaynor (Y Faenor)

Community: Vaynor

Locality: Cwmtaf

Traditional County: Brecknockshire

Tagged with: Milestone

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History

Later C19 milestone on old turnpike road.

Exterior

Milestone, rough white-painted stone with black lettering ''''''''TO BRECON 16 Miles''''''''. Bench mark near top on right side.

Reasons for Listing

Included for the historical transport interest on old turnpike road.

External Links

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History in Structure

Milestone on A470 near Wyrlod-ddu

A Grade II Listed Building in Vaynor, Merthyr Tydfil