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