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. The site represents the industrial infrastructure associated with canal and tramroad transport development during the post-medieval to modern period. The bridge carried a tramroad crossing over Kymer's Canal, reflecting the integration of different transport technologies during the industrial era in South Wales. This monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM CM261, acknowledging its historical significance to the region's industrial heritage.

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. 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 the UK.

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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