Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont Rhyd-Llanfair
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Pont Rhyd-Llanfair

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN033
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Rhyd-Llanfair is a post medieval bridge located in Conwy, Wales, crossing the Afon Conwy. The structure represents the important period of bridge development in North Wales during the early modern era, serving as a significant crossing point for local transport and communication. The bridge's design and construction reflect the engineering practices of its period, with physical characteristics typical of masonry bridge construction common to Welsh river crossings of this era.

Pont Rhyd-Llanfair is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont Rhyd-Llanfair?

Pont Rhyd-Llanfair is a post medieval bridge located in Conwy, Wales, crossing the Afon Conwy. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN033.

What period does Pont Rhyd-Llanfair date from?

Pont Rhyd-Llanfair 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 Rhyd-Llanfair?

Pont Rhyd-Llanfair 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 CN033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Rhyd-Llanfair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Bridge Penmachno (2.2 km), Brohomagli Stone (Now In Voelas Hall) (2.4 km), Y Foel Cairns (3.3 km).

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