Milestone Approx 382M North-West Of Trelagossick Cottage

This milestone was erected in 1762 by the Creed, Tregony and St Just Turnpike Trust. It stands approximately 382 meters north-west of Trelagossick Cottage, on the north side of the A3078, at the junction with the road to Ruan Lanihorne. The milestone is constructed of granite and is square in plan, with a flat top and chamfered corners, standing 0.7 meters high by 0.3 meters wide. It is painted white with black lettering and inscribed with "ST MaWES/8/TReGONY/2" on the south face and "RUAN/2" on the east face. An unpainted Ordnance Survey benchmark, partly buried, is located at the base of the Ruan face.

Historically, roads were maintained by the parishes they passed through, but turnpike trusts were established from 1663 to levy tolls for road upkeep. These trusts became increasingly common in the 18th century, facilitating transportation in a growing industrial landscape. The Creed, Tregony and St Just Turnpike Trust was established by Act of Parliament in 1762, and this milestone marks the former turnpike road between St Mawes and Tregony. Originally, milestones erected by the trust followed a "tombstone" design; however, this square stone with inscriptions on two faces was used at the junction with the road to Ruan Lanihorne. The milestone is recorded on the 1880 Ordnance Survey map. The milestone is designated at Grade II for its intactness, group value with other milestones along the route, and historical significance as evidence of the development of the turnpike system in Cornwall.