Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont Scethin
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Pont Scethin

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME126
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Scethin is a post-medieval bridge located in Meirionnydd, Wales, recorded under Cadw scheduled monument reference ME126. The bridge represents the transport infrastructure development of the region during the early modern period, serving as a crossing point over local watercourses that would have been essential for communication and trade in this upland Welsh landscape. Its construction and design reflect the period's engineering approaches to bridging challenging terrain in rural areas of Wales.

Pont Scethin is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME126. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont Scethin?

Pont Scethin is a post-medieval bridge located in Meirionnydd, Wales, recorded under Cadw scheduled monument reference ME126. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME126.

What period does Pont Scethin date from?

Pont Scethin 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 Scethin?

Pont Scethin 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 ME126.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Scethin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd (4 km), Bwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of (4.2 km), Llwyn du Parc cairn (4.4 km).

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