Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont Aberffraw
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Pont Aberffraw

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN101
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Aberffraw is a bridge crossing the Afon Ffraw in the parish of Aberffraw on the Isle of Anglesey. The structure dates to the post-medieval period and serves as an important element of the local transport infrastructure connecting communities across the river. The bridge represents the development of road networks in Wales during the early modern period, reflecting the growing need for reliable river crossings in the region. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw recognises its historical and architectural significance within the landscape of Anglesey.

Pont Aberffraw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont Aberffraw?

Pont Aberffraw is a bridge crossing the Afon Ffraw in the parish of Aberffraw on the Isle of Anglesey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN101.

What period does Pont Aberffraw date from?

Pont Aberffraw 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 Pont Aberffraw?

Pont Aberffraw 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 AN101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Aberffraw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trwyn Du round cairn (1.1 km), Pen-Sieri Inscribed Stone (2.7 km), Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb (3.2 km).

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