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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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CM006. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of medieval transport infrastructure in the region. Constructed in stone, it exemplifies the engineering practices employed in Wales during the medieval era for the crossing of watercourses. The monument survives as evidence of the medieval road network and the importance of reliable bridge crossings to local and regional communication and commerce.

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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CM006. 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 the UK.

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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