Cycle Milepost, Newport Transporter Bridge, Wales
N 51° 34.258 W 002° 59.220
30U E 500900 N 5713321
The anchor chain design of this milepost by Welsh artist, Andrew Rowe, is based upon the nautical and industrial heritage of his native Wales. Atop is a two arrow sign for nearby places
Waymark Code: WMDX69
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/05/2012
Views: 3
The Milepost is a direction and distance marker, for cyclist & walkers on route 47 to the following places:-
Wetlands Reserve 3.1/2M
Chepstow 23M
2M Town Centre.
1.3/4M Newport Castle.
Cycle Route 47
Game Plaque. (Secret Code)
The sign is maintained for the National Cycle trust and was erected in 2000 for the Millenium celebrations and designed in 1998 by D.Andrew Rowe, one of four deigners chosen to make 1000 mileposts
It is made of cast iron and is painted black.
Condition: Immaculate
Date placed: 01/01/2000
Material: Metal
Inscription: Wetlands Reserve 3.1/2M
Chepstow 23M
2M Town Centre.
1.3/4M Newport Castle.
Cycle Route 47
Game Plaque. (Secret Code)
Name of road: Newport Transporter Bridge.
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