Milestone SW of Rhos-goch, Eglwyscummin (Eglwys Gymyn), Carmarthenshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7718 / 51°46'18"N

Longitude: -4.6174 / 4°37'2"W

OS Eastings: 219504

OS Northings: 211362

OS Grid: SN195113

Mapcode National: GBR D1.ZHBX

Mapcode Global: VH2P7.XQ9M

Plus Code: 9C3QQ9CM+P2

Entry Name: Milestone SW of Rhos-goch

Listing Date: 12 January 2001

Last Amended: 12 January 2001

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 24499

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300024499

Location: Situated on the N side of the A477 some 1.2 km SW of Rhos-goch.

County: Carmarthenshire

Town: Whitland

Community: Eglwyscummin (Eglwys Gymyn)

Community: Eglwyscummin

Locality: Red Roses/Rhos Goch

Traditional County: Carmarthenshire

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History

Milestone of 1838 on the Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock turnpike road, the cast-iron plaque cast by Moss & Sons of Carmarthen.

Exterior

Milestone, cast-iron plaque on stone or concrete. Canted front with two triangular-headed faces. On left: '16 miles to Carmarthen. Moss & Sons 1838'. On right : '17 miles to Hobb's Point Moss & Sons 1838'.

Reasons for Listing

Included for transport historical interest, as part of the earlier C19 turnpike system.

External Links

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Milestone SW of Rhos-goch

A Grade II Listed Building in Eglwyscummin (Eglwys Gymyn), Carmarthenshire