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Pont Gihirych is a post-medieval bridge located in Breconshire, Wales, serving as an important crossing point within the local transport network. The bridge dates from the post-medieval period and represents the practical engineering solutions developed during this era for river crossing in Wales. As a structure of regional significance, it forms part of the archaeological and architectural heritage of Breconshire, meriting its designation as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register. The bridge's construction and continued use reflect the patterns of communication and commerce that characterised the Welsh landscape during the post-medieval and early modern periods.
Pont Gihirych is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR199. View the official record →
Pont Gihirych is a post-medieval bridge located in Breconshire, Wales, serving as an important crossing point within the local transport network. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR199.
Pont Gihirych 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 Gihirych 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 BR199.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sand Hill round cairn (6.2 km), Craig-y-Rhiwarth Hillfort (6.7 km), Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf (6.9 km).
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