Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont Cilan
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Pont Cilan

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME032
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Cilan is a post-medieval bridge located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The structure dates from the eighteenth century and represents an important example of bridge construction during the period of improved communication networks across rural Wales. Built to facilitate local transport and commerce across the watercourse it spans, the bridge reflects contemporary engineering practices and the gradually improving road infrastructure of the region during the Georgian era. The bridge remains a significant element of the local landscape and continues to serve as evidence of the historical development of transport routes in Meirionnydd.

Pont Cilan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME032. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont Cilan?

Pont Cilan is a post-medieval bridge located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME032.

What period does Pont Cilan date from?

Pont Cilan 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 Pont Cilan?

Pont Cilan 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 ME032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Cilan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant Esgeiriau Cairn (5 km), Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau (5.1 km), Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn (6.2 km).

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