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Medieval · Bridge

Spudder's Bridge

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM006
Period
Medieval
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Spudder's Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, serving as evidence of medieval transport infrastructure in the region. The bridge dates to the medieval period and represents the type of crossing structure that would have facilitated movement of people and goods across local waterways. As a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation CM006, it retains historical significance within the landscape of medieval Welsh communication routes. The structure reflects contemporary building techniques and materials typical of medieval bridge construction in Wales.

Spudder's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Spudder's Bridge?

Spudder's Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, serving as evidence of medieval transport infrastructure in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM006.

What period does Spudder's Bridge date from?

Spudder's 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 Spudder's Bridge?

Spudder's 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 CM006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Spudder's Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran (0.9 km), Dome Gunnery Trainer, Pembrey Airfield (3.4 km), Court Wood Enclosure 500m SSW of Pen-Llwyn-Isaf (4 km).

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