Fingerpost at Crossroads South of Bodelva
FINGERPOST AT CROSSROADS SOUTH OF BODELVA
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1396200
- Date first listed:
- 11-Nov-2010
- List Entry Name:
- Fingerpost at Crossroads South of Bodelva
- Statutory Address:
- FINGERPOST AT CROSSROADS SOUTH OF BODELVA
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1396200
- Date first listed:
- 11-Nov-2010
- List Entry Name:
- Fingerpost at Crossroads South of Bodelva
- Statutory Address 1:
- FINGERPOST AT CROSSROADS SOUTH OF BODELVA
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:
- FINGERPOST AT CROSSROADS SOUTH OF BODELVA
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- St. Blaise
- National Grid Reference:
- SX0559354541
Reasons for Designation
The fingerpost at the crossroads south of Bodelva is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* It is a late-C19 example with three `fingers', although one appears to be a replacement
* A significant reminder of the importance of transport networks for the movement of goods and people
* Group value with a listed late-C19 milestone located on the opposite side of the crossroads
Details
ST BLAISE
868/0/10190 (West side) 11-NOV-10 Fingerpost at Crossroads South of Bode lva
GV II Fingerpost. Late C19. MATERIAL: Cast-iron. A slender, tapering post with a fluted lower section and a barley twist upper section, joined together by a ring moulding. It is surmounted by a ball finial. Attached to the flange are three arms with pointing hands at the ends and inscribed in sans serif capitals: ST BLAZEY GATE; LUXULYAN; TREGREHAN & ST AUSTELL. Two appear in form to be of an early date, though the one inscribed St Blazey Gate uses a different style of lettering and may be a later replacement. REASON FOR DESIGNATION: The fingerpost at the crossroads south of Bodelva is recommended for designation at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * It is a late-C19 example with three `fingers', although one appears to be a replacement * A significant reminder of the importance of transport networks for the movement of goods and people * Group value with a listed late-C19 milestone located on the opposite side of the crossroads
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 506703
- Legacy System:
- LBS
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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