Milestone near Y Meini
A Grade II Listed Building in Llanfarian, Ceredigion
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Coordinates
Latitude: 52.3399 / 52°20'23"N
Longitude: -4.1123 / 4°6'44"W
OS Eastings: 256188
OS Northings: 273414
OS Grid: SN561734
Mapcode National: GBR 8Q.TQ40
Mapcode Global: VH4FQ.NGT2
Plus Code: 9C4Q8VQQ+X3
Entry Name: Milestone near Y Meini
Listing Date: 24 February 2004
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 82508
Building Class: Transport
ID on this website: 300082508
Location: Situated on W side of the A487 some 3 km SW of Blaenplwyf, at the end of the drive to Y Meini.
County: Ceredigion
Town: Aberystwyth
Community: Llanfarian
Community: Llanfarian
Traditional County: Cardiganshire
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History
Early C19 milestone typical of those on the Aberystwyth to Aberaeron section of the coast road established by Turnpike Act of 1770.
Exterior
Arched-headed squared stone milestone in whitewashed stone with incised figures painted black. Lettering follows curve of arch, reading 'Aberystwyth'. To centre is large numeral '6' with 'Miles' beneath in lower case.
Reasons for Listing
Included as one of a good series of milestones of matching style along the A487.
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