Scheduled MonumentsWalesKymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge
Post Medieval/Modern · Canal

Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM261
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Canal
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge is a post-medieval transport structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating from the industrial era. The site represents the integration of canal and tramroad infrastructure characteristic of early nineteenth-century Welsh industrial development, facilitating the movement of goods and materials through the region. The bridge itself demonstrates the engineering solutions required to connect different transport modes during a period of rapid industrial expansion. The monument reflects the important role of Carmarthenshire in Wales's industrial heritage, particularly in relation to mineral extraction and distribution networks.

Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM261. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge?

Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge is a post-medieval transport structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating from the industrial era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM261.

What period does Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge date from?

Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a canal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge?

Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad 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 CM261.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Waun Twmpath Motte (4.7 km), Court Wood Enclosure 500m SSW of Pen-Llwyn-Isaf (5.1 km), Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages (5.2 km).

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