Milestone, Llangurig, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.4063 / 52°24'22"N

Longitude: -3.6057 / 3°36'20"W

OS Eastings: 290863

OS Northings: 279916

OS Grid: SN908799

Mapcode National: GBR 9D.PGX3

Mapcode Global: VH5C2.GS45

Plus Code: 9C4RC94V+GP

Entry Name: Milestone

Listing Date: 24 March 2005

Last Amended: 24 March 2005

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 84298

ID on this website: 300084298

Location: In the centre of the village, on the N side of the main road, immediately R of the water-fountain.

County: Powys

Community: Llangurig

Traditional County: Montgomeryshire

Tagged with: Milestone

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History

C19 milestone associated with the turnpiking of this strategic E-W route.

Exterior

Stone pillar with arched head, bearing inscribed writing painted black. Around the arched head it reads 'Llanidloes', and under the arch, ' 5 / miles / Aberystwyth / 24.5 miles'. An iron plate was formerly fixed to the front, only the bolts remaining.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as a well-preserved C19 milestone, one of the few to survive completely on this stretch of road. Group value with the water-fountain and other structures in the village.

External Links

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Other nearby listed buildings

II Memorial Fountain
On the N side of the main road in the centre of Llangurig, to the E of the church. Flanked by low rubble walls retaining the village green.
II Memorial to Chevalier Lloyd
In the centre of the village. Located on the pavement, immediately E of the lychgate.
II Former Coach-house at Penybont
In Llangurig, to the E of the church; close to the junction between the by-road to the S and the main A44. It is at right angles to the rear of Penybont to which it is linked by a stone wall with rou
II Lychgate at Church of St Curig
On the S side of the A44 and forming the main entrance to the church.
II Penybont & Glanyrafon, including forecourt wall
In Llangurig, to the E of the church, at the side of the by-road that runs S along the Wye Valley; immediately below the junction with the main A44. Penybont fronts the road and Glanyrafon is at right
II The Blue Bell Inn
Fronting the N side of the main road, opposite the church. It is at the junction with a by-road which runs N towards Llanidloes.
II No.1
On the W side of a by-road which runs N towards Llanidloes, and close to the junction with the main A44.
II No.2
On the W side of a by-road which runs N towards Llanidloes, and close to the junction with the main A44.

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Milestone

A Grade II Listed Building in Llangurig, Powys