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Llawhaden Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, spanning the Cleddan River near the village of Llawhaden. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of bridge engineering from that era, serving as a crucial crossing point for local communication and trade routes in the region. The bridge's construction reflects the practical needs of medieval communities, facilitating movement between settlements and access to Llawhaden Castle, the nearby Norman stronghold that dominated the local landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the bridge remains a significant testimony to medieval infrastructure development in Pembrokeshire.
Llawhaden Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE023. View the official record →
Llawhaden Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, spanning the Cleddan River near the village of Llawhaden. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE023.
Llawhaden Bridge dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a bridge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Llawhaden 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 PE023.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Coch (3.6 km), Minwear Ringwork (4 km), Newton North Church (4 km).
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