Scheduled MonumentsWalesHen Bont, Pont-Erwyd
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD006
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd is a stone bridge crossing the River Rheidol in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the post-medieval period. The structure represents an important element of the local transport infrastructure serving the Pont-Erwyd area and the communities dependent upon river crossing at this location. Built of stone in a traditional Welsh bridge design, the bridge reflects the vernacular engineering practices of its period. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Welsh heritage protection system, indicating its recognised historical and architectural significance.

Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd?

Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd is a stone bridge crossing the River Rheidol in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD006.

What period does Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd date from?

Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd 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 Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd?

Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd 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 CD006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fron Ddu Round Barrow (6 km), Bwlch-yr-Oerfa Settlement (6.1 km), Fron Goch Lead Mine (7 km).

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