Fingerpost At Crossroads South Of Bodelva

The fingerpost at the crossroads south of Bodelva is a late 19th-century cast-iron structure. It features a slender, tapering post with a fluted lower section and a barley twist upper section, connected by a ring moulding. At the top, it has a ball finial. The post has three arms with pointing hands at the ends, each inscribed in sans serif capitals: "ST BLAZEY GATE," "LUXULYAN," and "TREGREHAN & ST AUSTELL." Two of these arms appear to be older, while the one for St Blazey Gate is in a different style of lettering and may be a later replacement. This fingerpost is significant as a late 19th-century example with three 'fingers' and serves as a reminder of the historical importance of transport networks for the movement of goods and people. It also has group value with a listed late 19th-century milestone located on the opposite side of the crossroads.