Historic bridges · South Wales
Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad
Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad — 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
Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 80908). 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 stone overbridge over the Penydarren tramroad, a nationally important feature in the history of iron production and railway development in Wales. Group value with the adjacent railway bridge. History: Overbridge carrying the track to Pont y Gwaith over the Penydarren tramroad, said to be mid C19 as crossing a diversion on the tramroad. The bridge immediately adjoins the bridge over the Taff Vale railway opened in 1841 and may have been rebuilt to accommodate the altered roadway. Restored as part of the Trevithick 2004 Project. Exterior: Road bridge over former tramroad, abutting railway bridge. Rubble stone, tall narrow arch with stone voussoirs and rubble stone, the parapets sloping up with roadway to abut railway bridge parapets. Location: Reached down a steep by-road from the old Cardiff to Merthyr road; by-road crosses the former Taff Vale Railway just before the overbridge.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pontygwaith Overbridge is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Penydarren Tramroad in South Wales. This structure is notable for its historical significance in the development of early industrial transport.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6710, -3.3304
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Treharris
- Postcode
- CF46 5PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Sources
- wikidata: Q29504200 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad?
- Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF46 5PD), in the parish of Treharris.
- Is Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad a listed building?
- Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad free to visit?
- Yes, Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CF46 5PD. It sits within the Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare parliamentary constituency.