Historic bridges · North Wales
Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From
Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 4094). 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
Reason for designation: Group value with the old road cutting, Penybryn House, The Old Farmhouse, and the Portico to the former Penrhyn Arms Hotel. History: The road was constructed by Thomas Telford following pressure by Irish MPs. The Shrewsbury to Bangor section was begun in 1815 and reached Bangor in 1817. Ca 1817. Exterior: Segmental arched coursed rubble bridge with voussoirs, stringcourse, impost band and freestone coping. Curves out at either end terminating in battered pilasters and with the revetment walls of the cutting continuing beyond. Late Georgian iron railings, with urn finials, to parapets; at left continuous with those to the front of The Old Farmhouse and Penybryn House. Fluted lamp standards at N end, with curved brackets retained to NE and modern lamp to NW. Location: Carried the lane up to the Golf Club, over the sunken section of the old Holyhead road just below The Old Farmhouse.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penybryn Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Llandygai, North Wales. It features distinctive railings and lamp standards, contributing to its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2313, -4.1114
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llandygai
- Postcode
- LL57 4HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
Sources
- wikidata: Q29483852 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From?
- Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 4HN), in the parish of Llandygai.
- Is Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From a listed building?
- Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From free to visit?
- Yes, Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penybryn Bridge,Including Railings & Lamp Standards (Formerly Listed as Bridge Across Sunk Road From?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 4HN. It sits within the Bangor Aberconwy parliamentary constituency.