Scheduled MonumentsWalesCardigan Bridge
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Cardigan Bridge

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD003
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cardigan Bridge is a masonry arch bridge spanning the River Teifi at Cardigan in Ceredigion, Wales, dating from the eighteenth century. The bridge represents an important piece of transport infrastructure serving the town and its wider hinterland, facilitating crossing of the river at a strategic point. Constructed in stone with multiple arches, the bridge reflects the engineering practices of its period and remains a notable example of Georgian-era civil engineering in Wales. The structure has been subject to various repairs and modifications over subsequent centuries to maintain its function as a vital crossing point on the transport network.

Cardigan Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cardigan Bridge?

Cardigan Bridge is a masonry arch bridge spanning the River Teifi at Cardigan in Ceredigion, Wales, dating from the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD003.

What period does Cardigan Bridge date from?

Cardigan 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Cardigan Bridge?

Cardigan 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 CD003.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cardigan Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard (3.8 km), Castell Felin-Ganol (3.8 km), Castell Pen-yr-Allt (4.3 km).

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