Mile Post
A Grade II Listed Building in Criccieth (Cricieth), Gwynedd
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.9282 / 52°55'41"N
Longitude: -4.2073 / 4°12'26"W
OS Eastings: 251722
OS Northings: 339031
OS Grid: SH517390
Mapcode National: GBR 5L.MJG5
Mapcode Global: WH55K.BNRK
Plus Code: 9C4QWQHV+73
Entry Name: Mile Post
Listing Date: 12 December 1994
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 15358
Building Class: Transport
ID on this website: 300015358
Location: Up against the stone field boundary wall, c100m NE of the drive leading to Mynydd Ddu.
County: Gwynedd
Community: Criccieth (Cricieth)
Community: Criccieth
Traditional County: Caernarfonshire
Tagged with:
Milestone
History
The Act for the Turnpike Road from Tremadoc to Porthdinllaen was passed in 1803, and the road was under construction in 1805. The mile post almost certainly dates from this time.
Exterior
Slate mile post, rectangular but with chamfered angles. Inscribed ‘To Pwllheli 10.M. Tremadoc 3.M. Criccieth 1 ½. M.’.
Reasons for Listing
A good example of an early C19 mile post using a local material.
External Links
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