Historic bridges · North Wales
Roman Bridge, Penmachno
Roman Bridge, Penmachno — scheduled monument-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
Roman Bridge, Penmachno is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 3573). 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: Probably C17. Possibly identifiable with Pontrhydgynon , referred to in 1662 General Sessions report as an ancient bridge , but said by Gethin Jones to have formerly born datestone 1680 . Exterior: Picturesque single-arched rubble masonry bridge, span c8 metres width c3 metres. Vertical abutments of flat slabs with splayed sides. Upper masonry removed down to arch ring. Some cobbles remain on decking. Location: Spanning Afon Machno to NE of Pont-y-Pandy road bridge and Penmachno woollen mill.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roman Bridge in Penmachno, North Wales, is a historic structure designated as a scheduled monument. This bridge exemplifies Roman engineering and remains a notable feature of the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0602, -3.7820
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Bro Machno
- Postcode
- LL24 0PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
Sources
- wikidata: Q29483417 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Bridge, Penmachno?
- Roman Bridge, Penmachno is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL24 0PP), in the parish of Bro Machno.
- Is Roman Bridge, Penmachno a listed building?
- Roman Bridge, Penmachno is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Roman Bridge, Penmachno free to visit?
- Yes, Roman Bridge, Penmachno is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman Bridge, Penmachno?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL24 0PP. It sits within the Bangor Aberconwy parliamentary constituency.