Milestone near junction with New Road, Montgomery, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.5655 / 52°33'55"N

Longitude: -3.142 / 3°8'31"W

OS Eastings: 322691

OS Northings: 297019

OS Grid: SO226970

Mapcode National: GBR B0.CH3Q

Mapcode Global: WH7B2.QS13

Plus Code: 9C4RHV85+56

Entry Name: Milestone near junction with New Road

Listing Date: 16 December 2005

Last Amended: 16 December 2005

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 87248

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300087248

Location: Situated about 10m from junction with New Road.

County: Powys

Town: Montgomery

Community: Montgomery (Trefaldwyn)

Community: Montgomery

Built-Up Area: Montgomery

Traditional County: Montgomeryshire

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History

Milestone on turnpike road, probably older stone with earlier C19 cast-iron plate affixed. The turnpike system in the area dates from c. 1768. This stone stands close to the site of the toll-house on the far side of New Road, moved to Crogbren, Castle Hill c.1968.

Exterior

Milestone, curved headed stone with curved headed cast-iron plaque reading '21 miles from Shrewsbury'.

Reasons for Listing

Included for its special historic transport interest.

External Links

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Milestone near junction with New Road

A Grade II Listed Building in Montgomery, Powys