Milestone adjacent to Wenallt / Drws y Coed on Tremont Road (A483)
A Grade II Listed Building in Llandrindod Wells, Powys
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Coordinates
Latitude: 52.2511 / 52°15'3"N
Longitude: -3.3745 / 3°22'28"W
OS Eastings: 306265
OS Northings: 262322
OS Grid: SO062623
Mapcode National: GBR YP.0CMB
Mapcode Global: VH69F.GPD6
Plus Code: 9C4R7J2G+C6
Entry Name: Milestone adjacent to Wenallt / Drws y Coed on Tremont Road (A483)
Listing Date: 14 April 2022
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 87861
Building Class: Transport
ID on this website: 300087861
Location: Set in the verge against the fence in front of the Wenallt.
County: Powys
Town: Llandrindod Wells
Community: Llandrindod Wells (Llandrindod)
Community: Llandrindod Wells
Built-Up Area: Llandrindod Wells
Traditional County: Radnorshire
History
Probably c1826 when the Newtown to Builth Wells Turnpike opened. Shown on the 1889 Ordnance Survey.
Exterior
A round-headed freestone mile marker (possibly) re-set on a stone base. It is painted white with black-painted carved letters inscribed 'Builth 8 Miles' and 'Newtown 26'.
Reasons for Listing
Listed for its special historic interest as one of a series of well-preserved milestones on the A483.
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