Milepost near Old Park, Margam, Neath Port Talbot

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5538 / 51°33'13"N

Longitude: -3.7211 / 3°43'15"W

OS Eastings: 280770

OS Northings: 185287

OS Grid: SS807852

Mapcode National: GBR H6.F8QQ

Mapcode Global: VH5H8.G64N

Plus Code: 9C3RH73H+GH

Entry Name: Milepost near Old Park

Listing Date: 25 April 2000

Last Amended: 25 April 2000

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 23286

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300023286

Location: Located on a bank in front of the boundary wall of Margam Park. Surrounded by vegetation.

County: Neath Port Talbot

Town: Port Talbot

Community: Margam

Locality: Old Park

Traditional County: Glamorgan

Tagged with: Milestone

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History

One of a group of mileposts in Gothic style, associated with the turnpiking of the A48. In its original position.

Exterior

Ornate cast iron milepost, painted white with black lettering and detail. Square base supporting a rear upright with pointed arched head with mouldings, imposts and keystone. In front, the base supports a low domed section with round-headed front face, above which are 2 tall faces with pointed arched heads each set at an angle of 45 degrees. The arches have raised mouldings.

Underneath the rear arch, the milepost reads 'Bridgend District'. The angled faces point in opposite directions, one reading 'To Pyle 2' and the other 'To Neath 10'. Underneath the round arch is the lettering 'London 185'. The square base has a raised border within which 'Margam Parish' is written in relief. A raised tablet at the bottom reads '1841'.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for its historic interest as a characteristic feature of turnpike roads, and in an unusually ornate Gothic style. Group value with other mileposts on this section of the A48.

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Other nearby listed buildings

II* Old Park
The road runs SW off the A48 and the house is at the end.
II Twyn yr Hydd
The focal point of a self-contained estate in the SE corner of Margam Park.
II Garden Wall at Twyn yr Hydd
Wall enclosing a rectangular garden on the N side of Twyn yr Hydd house.
II Gateway and Quadrant Walls Leading to Twyn yr Hydd
Inserted into the boundary wall of Margam Park which runs along the N side of the A48. Twyn yr Hydd can be seen to the rear.
II Kitchen Garden Wall and Glass House at Twyn yr Hydd
Runs N from the NW angle of the farm building at Twyn yr Hydd, but not quite joining it. The E boundary of the former kitchen gardens.
II Farm Building at Twyn yr Hydd
Located to the NE of the house at the bottom of the sloping garden. Approached by a separate driveway.
II Entrance to Twyn yr Hydd and Flanking Walls
Located in Margam Park. The driveway from the A48 leads to the entrance to Twyn yr Hydd, which is on the E side of the house.
II Barn at Eglwys Nunydd
Located on a farm track which leads E off the street and curves round to the N. Further N and set apart from the farm house and associated farm buildings.

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Milepost near Old Park

A Grade II Listed Building in Margam, Neath Port Talbot