Historic bridges · South Wales
Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr
Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 22298). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
History: Early C17, contemporary with house, but re-using medieval dressed stone perhaps robbed from one of the nearby castles. Exterior: Rectangular 2-storey gatehouse with gables to N & S. Rubble with dressed quoins in Sutton stone; slate roof. Gables have copings and ball-finials; sundial with inscription "DVM SPECTAS FUGIO". Two centred arched doorway with door (C17?) of studded planks with strap hinges. North doorway with Tudor arch. Access to pigeon loft over; 40 nesting holes. West wall of gatehouse has added one-storey bakehouse, matching materials, chimney to L. In front of gatehouse, small stone bridge over nant Aberthin. Interior: Fireplace and oven beleived to remain in to interior. Location: To S of Ty Mawr, approached by small bridge over Nant Aberthin.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr is a Grade II listed building located in South Wales. This structure serves as both a functional bridge and a gatehouse, reflecting the architectural style of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4673, -3.4255
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Cowbridge with Llanblethian
- Postcode
- CF71 7HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
Sources
- wikidata: Q29499533 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr?
- Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF71 7HU), in the parish of Cowbridge with Llanblethian.
- Is Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr a listed building?
- Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr free to visit?
- Yes, Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gate House and bridge at Tŷ Mawr?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CF71 7HU. It sits within the Vale of Glamorgan parliamentary constituency.