Scheduled MonumentsWalesRhuddlan Bridge
Medieval · Bridge

Rhuddlan Bridge

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL018
Period
Medieval
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhuddlan Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Clwyd at Rhuddlan in Flintshire, Wales. The bridge dates from the thirteenth century and forms part of the strategic infrastructure associated with Rhuddlan Castle, the Norman fortification that dominates the settlement. Constructed in stone with a characteristic medieval arch design, the bridge served as a vital crossing point facilitating communication and trade routes through the Vale of Clwyd. The structure remains substantially intact and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance as both a functional transport link and a testament to medieval engineering and settlement planning in the Welsh borderlands.

Rhuddlan Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL018. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhuddlan Bridge?

Rhuddlan Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Clwyd at Rhuddlan in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL018.

What period does Rhuddlan Bridge date from?

Rhuddlan Bridge 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 Rhuddlan Bridge?

Rhuddlan Bridge 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 FL018.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhuddlan Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Asaph Bridge (4 km), Tyddyn Bleiddyn Burial Chamber (5.7 km), Bedd-y-Cawr Hillfort (6 km).

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