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Pont y Cim is a post-medieval bridge spanning terrain underlain by Neoproterozoic felsic tuff. The bedrock geology of this part of Wales consists of ancient extrusive volcanic rocks that have shaped both the landscape and the practical challenges faced by those who built crossings here. The solid volcanic foundation provided secure anchorage for the bridge's construction and remains visible in the surrounding slopes and outcrops.
The bridge represents the continuation of crossing traditions extending back centuries across Welsh valleys and watercourses. Its post-medieval construction reflects evolving engineering practices and the growing need to connect communities as transport networks developed. The structure's materials and design choices would have been informed by the local stone resources available from the underlying tuff and surrounding geology.
Today Pont y Cim is protected by Cadw under reference CN053, reflecting its historical significance within Wales's built heritage. The bridge stands as evidence of practical engineering responses to the Welsh landscape, where solid volcanic bedrock offered both challenge and opportunity for those constructing transport links across difficult terrain.
Pont y Cim is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN053. View the official record →
Pont y Cim is a post-medieval bridge spanning terrain underlain by Neoproterozoic felsic tuff. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN053.
Pont y Cim 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 y Cim 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 CN053.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer (6.9 km), Pen y Gaer Camp (6.9 km), Hut Group & Field System North West of Tyddyn Mawr (previously known as Hut Group NW of Tyddyn Mawr) (7.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Pont y Cim'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 y Cim stands on Unnamed Extrusive Rocks, Neoproterozoic, bedrock that formed in the Neoproterozoic. The rock here is felsic tuff.