Scheduled MonumentsWalesBangor Bridge
Medieval · Bridge

Bangor Bridge

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL017
Period
Medieval
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bangor Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Flintshire, Wales, crossing the River Dee. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of medieval bridge engineering in North Wales, facilitating transport and trade across a significant watercourse. The bridge exhibits characteristic features of medieval construction, including stone masonry typical of Welsh medieval infrastructure. As a scheduled ancient monument, Bangor Bridge remains an important testament to medieval communications networks in the region and the engineering capabilities of medieval Welsh and Anglo-Norman builders.

Bangor Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL017. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bangor Bridge?

Bangor Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Flintshire, Wales, crossing the River Dee. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL017.

What period does Bangor Bridge date from?

Bangor Bridge dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a bridge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bangor Bridge?

Bangor Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is FL017.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bangor Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sutton Green round barrow (3.6 km), Halghton Lodge Moated Site (3.7 km), Eyton Old Hall Moat (4.3 km).

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