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 post-medieval bridge crossing the River Dee in Meirionnydd, Wales. The bridge represents an important crossing point over the Dee, one of the principal waterways in the region, and reflects the development of transport infrastructure in the area during the post-medieval period. Its construction and maintenance form part of the wider history of Welsh bridge building and river communication routes that connected communities and facilitated trade across the Meirionnydd landscape.

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 post-medieval bridge crossing the River Dee in Meirionnydd, Wales. 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 Britain.

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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