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Crickhowell Bridge is a stone arch bridge spanning the River Usk at Crickhowell in Breconshire, Wales, dating from the medieval period with later modifications. The bridge is constructed of local stone and comprises a series of arches, representing an important crossing point on a major route through the Brecon Beacons region. Its medieval origins reflect the strategic importance of the river crossing to the settlement and wider communications network of the area. The bridge has undergone various repairs and alterations over the centuries to accommodate changing transport needs, and remains a significant example of medieval bridge engineering in South Wales.
Crickhowell Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR005. View the official record →
Crickhowell Bridge is a stone arch bridge spanning the River Usk at Crickhowell in Breconshire, Wales, dating from the medieval period with later modifications. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR005.
Crickhowell 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.
Crickhowell 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 BR005.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brake Engine on Hill Pits Tramroad Incline (8.7 km), Coal and Iron Ore Workings West of Abergavenny Road, Blaenavon (8.7 km), Pwll Du Tunnel (8.8 km).
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