Scheduled MonumentsWalesMorfa Bridge and Quays
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Morfa Bridge and Quays

Wales
Cadw SAM GM392
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Morfa Bridge and Quays is a post-medieval and modern transport structure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM392. The site comprises a bridge and associated quay facilities that reflect the development of transport and commercial infrastructure in Wales during the post-medieval period and later. The structure demonstrates the evolution of Welsh maritime and inland transport networks, serving local economic functions connected to water-based commerce and communication. As a scheduled monument, the site is recognised for its historical importance in documenting the material evidence of Welsh transport history.

Morfa Bridge and Quays is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM392. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morfa Bridge and Quays?

Morfa Bridge and Quays is a post-medieval and modern transport structure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM392. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM392.

What period does Morfa Bridge and Quays date from?

Morfa Bridge and Quays 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 Morfa Bridge and Quays?

Morfa Bridge and Quays 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 GM392.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morfa Bridge and Quays?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Rock Copper Works (0.7 km), Foxhole River Staithes (1.2 km), Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (2 km).

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