Scheduled MonumentsWalesIron Tram Bridge, Robertstown
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown

Wales
Cadw SAM GM347
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Iron Tram Bridge at Robertstown is a nineteenth-century iron bridge constructed to carry a tramway across the landscape. The structure represents the industrial heritage of Wales during the period of expanded mineral extraction and transport infrastructure development. Built as part of the mining and quarrying operations characteristic of the region, the bridge exemplifies the application of cast and wrought iron engineering to facilitate the movement of goods and materials. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects the historical importance of such transport infrastructure in documenting Wales's industrial past.

Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM347. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown?

Iron Tram Bridge at Robertstown is a nineteenth-century iron bridge constructed to carry a tramway across the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM347.

What period does Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown?

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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