Scheduled MonumentsWalesDolau-Hirion Bridge
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Dolau-Hirion Bridge

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM005
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dolau-Hirion Bridge is a post-medieval bridge located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The structure dates from the early modern period and represents an important element of the region's transport infrastructure. Built to facilitate crossing of a local watercourse, the bridge exemplifies the practical engineering solutions employed in rural Welsh communications networks during this era. The bridge remains a notable surviving example of early modern bridge construction in the county.

Dolau-Hirion Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM005. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dolau-Hirion Bridge?

Dolau-Hirion Bridge is a post-medieval bridge located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM005.

What period does Dolau-Hirion Bridge date from?

Dolau-Hirion 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 Dolau-Hirion Bridge?

Dolau-Hirion 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 CM005.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dolau-Hirion Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Waunberllan (6.2 km), Pen Caenewydd ring cairn (7.7 km), Tomen y Rhos round cairn (7.8 km).

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