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Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Llanrwst Bridge

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE025
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanrwst Bridge is a stone arch bridge spanning the River Conwy in the market town of Llanrwst, Denbighshire, constructed in the seventeenth century. The bridge is traditionally attributed to the design of Inigo Jones, though this attribution remains debated among scholars; it was completed in 1636 and represents a significant example of early modern bridge engineering in Wales. The structure comprises three arches of different spans, built in local stone with characteristic rounded cutwaters, and has undergone various repairs and modifications over subsequent centuries. The bridge remains an important historical monument and continues to form a central feature of Llanrwst's built environment.

Llanrwst Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE025. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanrwst Bridge?

Llanrwst Bridge is a stone arch bridge spanning the River Conwy in the market town of Llanrwst, Denbighshire, constructed in the seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE025.

What period does Llanrwst Bridge date from?

Llanrwst Bridge 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Llanrwst Bridge?

Llanrwst 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 DE025.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanrwst Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed Mawr Pool Lead Mine (3.5 km), Afon Llugwy Lead Mill (4.7 km), Pont y Pair (4.8 km).

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