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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME032. The bridge spans a watercourse in the region and represents the transport infrastructure development of its period. As a post-medieval structure, it reflects the engineering practices and construction methods typical of its era, contributing to the historical record of Welsh bridge building and local communication routes. The monument's scheduled status recognises its significance within the archaeological and historical landscape of 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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME032. 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 Britain.

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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