Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont y Pair
Medieval · Bridge

Pont y Pair

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN032
Period
Medieval
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont y Pair is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Conwy at Conwy in Wales, dating from the fourteenth century. The bridge represents an important example of medieval Welsh bridge engineering and formed part of the vital transport infrastructure connecting Conwy town with its hinterland. Constructed of stone with a single arch, the bridge has been substantially rebuilt and repaired over the centuries, though it retains medieval fabric within its structure. The bridge remains in use today and is recognised as a scheduled monument under Cadw designation CN032, reflecting its historical and archaeological significance.

Pont y Pair is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN032. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont y Pair?

Pont y Pair is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Conwy at Conwy in Wales, dating from the fourteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN032.

What period does Pont y Pair date from?

Pont y Pair dates from the medieval 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 y Pair?

Pont y Pair 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 CN032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont y Pair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafodlas Slate Quarry Mills and Associated Features (1.3 km), Fedw Deg Medieval House (3.4 km), Capel Garmon Chambered Tomb (3.6 km).

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