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Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is a cast iron bridge constructed during the early nineteenth century to carry the Penydarren Tramroad across the Taff River in Glamorgan. The bridge represents an important development in early industrial transport infrastructure, facilitating the movement of iron and coal from the Penydarren ironworks. Built with characteristic cast iron construction typical of the period, the structure demonstrates the engineering solutions employed for railway and tramway construction during the Industrial Revolution. The bridge remains a significant monument to Wales's industrial heritage and the advancement of transport technology in the early modern period.
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM347. View the official record →
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is a cast iron bridge constructed during the early nineteenth century to carry the Penydarren Tramroad across the Taff River in Glamorgan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM347.
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown 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.
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown 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 GM347.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyn y Bridallt Roman Camp (5.4 km), Carn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn (6.4 km), Tarren Maerdy cairn (W) (6.7 km).
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