Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont Carrog
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Pont Carrog

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME029
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Carrog is a stone bridge spanning the River Dee in Meirionnydd, Wales, constructed during the post-medieval period as part of the region's developing transport infrastructure. The bridge represents typical vernacular masonry construction of its era, utilising local stone and demonstrating the practical engineering solutions employed for river crossings in rural Wales. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as an example of post-medieval bridge architecture and its contribution to the historical landscape of the Meirionnydd area.

Pont Carrog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME029. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Pont Carrog?

Pont Carrog is a stone bridge spanning the River Dee in Meirionnydd, Wales, constructed during the post-medieval period as part of the region's developing transport infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME029.

What period does Pont Carrog date from?

Pont Carrog 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 Carrog?

Pont Carrog 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 ME029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Carrog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen y Meirw (7.3 km), Pen-plaenau Roman marching camp (7.4 km), Blaen Llynor round cairn (7.6 km).

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