Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont Dyfrdwy
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Pont Dyfrdwy

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME033
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Dyfrdwy is a bridge crossing the River Dee in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating from the post-medieval period. The structure represents an important crossing point over the river, which has long served as a significant geographical and administrative boundary in the region. The bridge's design and construction reflect the transport infrastructure developments of its era, facilitating communication and movement across this major Welsh waterway. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it remains a material witness to the historical importance of river crossings in medieval and early modern Wales.

Pont Dyfrdwy is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont Dyfrdwy?

Pont Dyfrdwy is a bridge crossing the River Dee in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating from the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME033.

What period does Pont Dyfrdwy date from?

Pont Dyfrdwy 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 Dyfrdwy?

Pont Dyfrdwy 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 ME033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Dyfrdwy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Tywyll House Platforms (7.3 km), Two Ring Cairns West of Cwm Tywyll (7.5 km), Cefn Penagored Cairn and Ring Cairn (7.8 km).

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