Scheduled MonumentsWalesBridgend Old Bridge
Medieval · Bridge

Bridgend Old Bridge

Wales
Cadw SAM GM049
Period
Medieval
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bridgend Old Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Ogmore at Bridgend in Glamorgan, Wales. The bridge dates from the thirteenth century and represents an important example of medieval river crossing infrastructure in South Wales. Constructed in stone, it features the characteristic arched design typical of medieval bridge construction, serving as a vital crossing point for local traffic and commerce. The structure remains substantially intact as a testament to medieval engineering and continues to be recognized as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw protection system.

Bridgend Old Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM049. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridgend Old Bridge?

Bridgend Old Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Ogmore at Bridgend in Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM049.

What period does Bridgend Old Bridge date from?

Bridgend Old 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 Bridgend Old Bridge?

Bridgend Old 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 GM049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridgend Old Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhyle Round Barrow (7.3 km), Dunraven Castle Hillfort (7.3 km), Buarth-Mawr Barn (7.9 km).

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