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Pont Cilan is a post-medieval bridge located in Wales and protected by Cadw under reference ME032. The structure spans terrain underlain by Ashgill Rocks, a geological formation comprising mudstone, siltstone and sandstone deposited during the Ashgill period. This solid foundation of sedimentary bedrock has supported the bridge throughout its existence, whilst the varied stone types within the bedrock have historically provided local building materials.
The bridge represents the continued development of Wales's transport infrastructure during the post-medieval and modern periods, when improved communications between communities became increasingly important. Its protection by Cadw reflects recognition of its heritage value as an example of bridge engineering within the Welsh landscape.
The Ashgill geology surrounding Pont Cilan is characteristic of much of Wales, where these ancient sedimentary rocks form the backbone of the terrain. Understanding the bridge within this geological context illustrates how local builders have long worked with the natural stone resources available to them, adapting materials and techniques to the specific conditions of their environment.
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 Wales and protected 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Pont Cilan's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Pont Cilan stands on Ashgill Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Ashgill. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.