History

A stone dated 1704 has been recorded, a date which appears to be consistent with the present structure, though it almost certainly represents the reconstruction of an earlier bridge at the site.

Exterior

Roughly coursed and squared stonework, the river is spanned by 4 main arches, with an additional lower arch to the S, and very low side arches at either end (that to N dry). The segmental arches have roughly shaped voussoirs and rough projecting hood moulds. Cutwaters between the principal arches. Parapet formed from a smaller grade of stone, with rough flat copings. A long retaining wall with stacked stone copings supports the road bed on the SW side.

Reasons for Listing

An excellent example of an early C18 masonry bridge, one of a series of important early bridges across the Rivers Alwen and Dee.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q17739800

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Recommended Books

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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)