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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference ME126. The bridge represents an important example of transport infrastructure development in the region during the post-medieval period. Its construction reflects the evolving communication and commercial needs of the local community, serving as a crossing point of strategic significance. The monument survives as evidence of historical bridge engineering practices in rural Wales during this period.

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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw 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 Britain.

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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