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Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Cenarth Bridge

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM017
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cenarth Bridge is a stone bridge spanning the River Teifi in Carmarthenshire, Wales, constructed in the post-medieval period to facilitate transport across the river at Cenarth. The bridge features characteristic masonry construction typical of its era and represents an important crossing point in the local transport network. Its strategic location on the Teifi, a significant waterway in the region, underscores its historical importance to the movement of goods and people through rural Carmarthenshire. The structure has been maintained and modified over subsequent centuries as transport needs evolved, reflecting the bridge's continued role in the area's infrastructure.

Cenarth Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM017. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cenarth Bridge?

Cenarth Bridge is a stone bridge spanning the River Teifi in Carmarthenshire, Wales, constructed in the post-medieval period to facilitate transport across the river at Cenarth. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM017.

What period does Cenarth Bridge date from?

Cenarth 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cenarth Bridge?

Cenarth 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 CM017.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cenarth Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle Emlyn Castle (4.3 km), Maen Colman (6.2 km), Castell Crychydd (6.8 km).

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