Milestone approximately 160 metres to south east of the Four Crosses Public House
Milestone approximately 160 metres to south east of the Four Crosses Public House, Holyhead Road, Bicton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DW
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1174516
- Date first listed:
- 27-Nov-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Milestone approximately 160 metres to south east of the Four Crosses Public House
- Statutory Address:
- Milestone approximately 160 metres to south east of the Four Crosses Public House, Holyhead Road, Bicton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DW
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1174516
- Date first listed:
- 27-Nov-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Milestone approximately 160 metres to south east of the Four Crosses Public House
- Statutory Address 1:
- Milestone approximately 160 metres to south east of the Four Crosses Public House, Holyhead Road, Bicton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DW
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- Milestone approximately 160 metres to south east of the Four Crosses Public House, Holyhead Road, Bicton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DW
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Bicton
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ4562614208
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Enhancement on 27/03/2018
SJ 41 SE
SJ 4562 1421
10/12
BICTON CP
Holyhead Road
Milestone approximately160 metres to south east of The Four Crosses Public House
(Formerly listed as Milestone approximately 160 metres to south east of The Four Crosses Public House, A5 (T) (south-west side))
II
Milestone erected 1826-1827. Thomas Telford, engineer. Tooled limestone with shallow-pointed top and chamfered corners. Cast-iron plate with superscribed serif lettering: "HOLY-/HEAD/ 104-M/ SALOP/2M-6F".
This is one of a series of milestones alongside the A5 (Holyhead Road). Telford was the engineer for the Holyhead Road improvements which were carried out in the 15 years after 1817. The Four Crosses Public House is not included on this list.
Listing NGR: SJ4562614208
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 259072
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Rolt, L T C, Thomas Telford, (1958), 110-129
Bracegirdle, B, Miles, P, Thomas Telford, (1973), 68-83
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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