Historic bridges · North Wales
Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2
Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 — 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
Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 21279). 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: Included for its special interest as a turnpike road bridge spanning 2 small rivers. History: Built as part of the creation of the turnpike road in the 1820s. Exterior: Bridge. Roughly coursed rubblestone with stone-on-edge coping. 3 arches, southern (over the Afon Gwyrfai) round-arched, the centre (flood relief arch) and the northern (over the Afon Treweunydd) segmental, all with voussoirs and arch-rings. There is a walled refuge on the west side of the bridge opposite the driveway to Glanrafon. Location: Located on the A 4085 approximately 1km north of Rhyd-Ddu at the confluence of the Afon Gwyrfai and its tributary the Afon Treweunydd.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 are Grade II listed bridges located in North Wales. These structures are notable for their historical significance and architectural design, contributing to the region's transport heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0643, -4.1381
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Betws Garmon
- Postcode
- LL54 7YS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Sources
- wikidata: Q29498614 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2?
- Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL54 7YS), in the parish of Betws Garmon.
- Is Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 a listed building?
- Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 free to visit?
- Yes, Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL54 7YS. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.