Scheduled MonumentsWalesNewcastle Emlyn Bridge
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Newcastle Emlyn Bridge

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM087
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newcastle Emlyn Bridge is a post-medieval stone bridge crossing the River Teifi near the town of Newcastle Emlyn in Carmarthenshire. The bridge forms part of the important transport infrastructure serving the town, which developed as a significant market and administrative centre in the region. Constructed of stone in a style typical of post-medieval bridge building, the structure reflects the engineering practices and building traditions of its period. The bridge remains an important local landmark and continues to serve as evidence of the historical development of transport routes through the Teifi Valley.

Newcastle Emlyn Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM087. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newcastle Emlyn Bridge?

Newcastle Emlyn Bridge is a post-medieval stone bridge crossing the River Teifi near the town of Newcastle Emlyn in Carmarthenshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM087.

What period does Newcastle Emlyn Bridge date from?

Newcastle Emlyn 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 Newcastle Emlyn Bridge?

Newcastle Emlyn 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 CM087.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newcastle Emlyn Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow (6.9 km), Nant Sais Round Barrow (7.7 km), Carreg Wen Standing Stone (8.9 km).

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