Milestone on A44 in Ponterwyd, Blaenrheidol, Ceredigion

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.4117 / 52°24'42"N

Longitude: -3.8389 / 3°50'19"W

OS Eastings: 275021

OS Northings: 280892

OS Grid: SN750808

Mapcode National: GBR 92.P5H7

Mapcode Global: VH4FH.DNX1

Plus Code: 9C4RC566+MF

Entry Name: Milestone on A44 in Ponterwyd

Listing Date: 25 November 2004

Last Amended: 25 November 2004

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 83333

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300083333

Location: Situated on S side of main road, some 140m E of bridge over Rheidol.

County: Ceredigion

Town: Aberystwyth

Community: Blaenrheidol

Locality: Ponterwyd

Traditional County: Cardiganshire

Tagged with: Milestone

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History

Milestone, C19, on new road from Aberystwyth laid out in 1812 to join old road from Llangurig 2.5km E of Ponterwyd at junction with B4343.

Exterior

Milestone, whitewashed stone with curved top inscribed 'Aberystwth 12 miles', the town name in capitals following curve, 'Miles' in lower case under numeral. Lettering similar to 11 mile stone.

Reasons for Listing

Included for transport historical interest.

External Links

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Milestone on A44 in Ponterwyd

A Grade II Listed Building in Blaenrheidol, Ceredigion