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 reference GM392. The site comprises bridge infrastructure and associated quays that served the movement of goods and people across the landscape during the later historical periods. The structures reflect the commercial and transport development of their era, demonstrating the physical investment in communications networks that characterised Post Medieval and Modern Wales. The quays indicate the site's importance as a point of exchange and transfer between different modes of transport or waterways.

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 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 Britain.

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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