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Pont Fawr is a post-medieval bridge in Wales, protected by Cadw under reference ME027. Spanning across bedrock of Wenlock age, the bridge crosses terrain where sandstone and conglomerate beds interleave beneath the surface, geological formations that have shaped the waterway and the bridge's construction. The Wenlock rocks, dating to the Silurian period, provide a stable foundation typical of this region, though their variable nature—alternating between harder and softer strata—would have influenced the original builders' choice of crossing point and abutment placement.
The bridge represents the functional engineering tradition of post-medieval Wales, constructed to maintain communication across what was evidently a significant watercourse. Its survival to the present day reflects both the durability of its design and the lasting importance of the route it carries. The name Pont Fawr, meaning 'great bridge' in Welsh, suggests a structure of considerable local significance, likely serving agricultural, commercial and social needs for the surrounding community over several centuries of use.
Pont Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME027. View the official record →
Pont Fawr is a post-medieval bridge in Wales, protected by Cadw under reference ME027.
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.
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.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Pont Fawr'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 Fawr stands on Wenlock Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Wenlock. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.