Milepost
A Grade II Listed Building in Arthog, Gwynedd
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Coordinates
Latitude: 52.7367 / 52°44'12"N
Longitude: -3.9576 / 3°57'27"W
OS Eastings: 267925
OS Northings: 317253
OS Grid: SH679172
Mapcode National: GBR 8Y.0L6Z
Mapcode Global: WH56N.5GPS
Plus Code: 9C4RP2PR+MX
Entry Name: Milepost
Listing Date: 1 February 1995
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 15590
Building Class: Transport
ID on this website: 300015590
Location: Situated at the side of the road against a rubble wall 60m NE of the Pont Abergwynant.
County: Gwynedd
Community: Arthog
Community: Arthog
Locality: Abergwynant
Traditional County: Merionethshire
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Milestone
Exterior
A second half C19 cast iron milepost with triangular profile; the E face has, in raised lettering: Towyn 16, the W, Dolgelley 3. No visible foundry marks.
Reasons for Listing
Listed for its local historic interest as a surviving C19 milepost.
External Links
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