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Brecon Bridge is a post-medieval bridge crossing the River Usk at Brecon in Powys, Wales. The structure dates from the seventeenth century and represents an important example of early modern bridge engineering in the region. Built of stone with characteristic arched spans, the bridge served as a crucial crossing point for trade and travel routes through the market town of Brecon. The bridge remains substantially intact and continues to function as part of the town's transport infrastructure, retaining its historical significance as both a practical structure and an architectural asset of the post-medieval period.
Brecon Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR004. View the official record →
Brecon Bridge is a post-medieval bridge crossing the River Usk at Brecon in Powys, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR004.
Brecon Bridge dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a bridge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Brecon 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 BR004.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plas-y-Gaer Camp (4.1 km), Coed y Brenin Enclosure (5.2 km), Coed y Caerau Camp (5.3 km).
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