Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Trefechan Bridge
Trefechan Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Trefechan Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 10201). 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: Old bridge destroyed by floods in 1796; John Nash designed a new one, opened in 1800, but this too was destroyed by floods in 1886; replaced in 1888 by the existing structure designed by Sir James Szlumper and built by David Lloyd of Aberystwyth. Exterior: Spanning the River Rheidol at the S end of the town. Triple broad segmental arched bridge, bull-nosed rubble with voussoirs and band course; pilasters over round ended cutwaters. Northern arch also spans the embankment. Pilasters topped by cast iron lampstandards (cast by Williams and White Foundry, Aberystwyth) of dragons flanking fluted stem; modern lights. Rubble parapet wall extends to south to level of No 1 Penparcau Road.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Trefechan Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Mid Wales. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4114, -4.0851
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Aberystwyth
- Postcode
- SY23 1BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
Sources
- wikidata: Q13130816 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trefechan Bridge?
- Trefechan Bridge is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 1BA), in the parish of Aberystwyth.
- Is Trefechan Bridge a listed building?
- Trefechan Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trefechan Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Trefechan Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trefechan Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 1BA. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency.