Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Pont Fawr

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME027
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Fawr is a stone bridge located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating from the post-medieval period. The bridge carries historical significance as part of the region's transport infrastructure development during the early modern era. Constructed in stone with characteristic arched design typical of bridges from this period, it represents the established engineering practices of Welsh bridge construction. The monument remains an important example of post-medieval transport heritage in the Meirionnydd area and is afforded statutory protection as a scheduled ancient monument.

Pont Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME027. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont Fawr?

Pont Fawr is a stone bridge located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating from the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME027.

What period does Pont Fawr date from?

Pont Fawr 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 Fawr?

Pont Fawr 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 ME027.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography) (4.6 km), Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn (5.1 km), Castell Gronw Castle Mound (5.4 km).

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