Scheduled MonumentsWalesHolt Bridge
Medieval · Bridge

Holt Bridge

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE024
Period
Medieval
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Holt Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Dee in Denbighshire, Wales, constructed during the fourteenth century as part of the strategic infrastructure development in the region. The bridge's robust stone construction reflects the engineering demands of its period, designed to facilitate important trade and military communications across the river crossing. Its presence within the medieval landscape demonstrates the investment in transport infrastructure during a period of significant political activity in North Wales, including the campaigns and consolidation of power in the marcher lordships. The bridge survives as a substantial monument to medieval Welsh border engineering and continues to represent an important crossing point in the Dee Valley.

Holt Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE024. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holt Bridge?

Holt Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Dee in Denbighshire, Wales, constructed during the fourteenth century as part of the strategic infrastructure development in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE024.

What period does Holt Bridge date from?

Holt Bridge dates from the medieval 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 Holt Bridge?

Holt 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 DE024.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holt Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Farndon Holt Bridge Also in Clwyd: Wales (0 km), Holt Castle (0.6 km), Fishponds at Esp Hill (0.8 km).

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