MILESTONE AT NGR ST 0144 3334 is a Grade II listed building in the Somerset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 August 1986. Milestone.

MILESTONE AT NGR ST 0144 3334

WRENN ID
tilted-pewter-raven
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Somerset
Country
England
Date first listed
4 August 1986
Type
Milestone
Source
Historic England listing

Description

STO3SW BROMPTON REGIS CP -

5/15 Milestone at NGR ST 0144 3334 -

  • II

Milestone. 1820s. Sandstone and cast iron. About 350 mm high dressed stone, slightly cambered head, bench mark on right side, attached plaque with semi-circular headed central section inscribed in incised lettering "8 miles to Watchet". This section of road from Timberscombe to the Devon border was turnpiked following an Act of 1822. Supervised by William McAdam, son of the more famous J L McAdam, it was completed in 1827. (Bentley and Murless, Somerset Roads, 1985).

Listing NGR: ST0146333359

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