Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Holyhead Road: Ty Nant section
Post Medieval/Modern · Road

The Holyhead Road: Ty Nant section

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE287
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Road
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ty Nant section of the Holyhead Road is a Post Medieval and Modern transport route in Denbighshire, Wales, forming part of the historically significant highway connecting London to Holyhead in Anglesey. The road was substantially improved and engineered during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries as part of a major infrastructure project to facilitate travel and commerce to the Irish ferry port. This particular section preserves evidence of the road's construction and maintenance from its period of improvement, reflecting the standards of contemporary road engineering. The route remains an important physical reminder of the development of Wales's transport network during the Georgian and early Victorian periods.

The Holyhead Road: Ty Nant section is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE287. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Holyhead Road: Ty Nant section?

Ty Nant section of the Holyhead Road is a Post Medieval and Modern transport route in Denbighshire, Wales, forming part of the historically significant highway connecting London to Holyhead in Anglesey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE287.

What period does The Holyhead Road: Ty Nant section date from?

The Holyhead Road: Ty Nant section dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The Holyhead Road: Ty Nant section?

The Holyhead Road: Ty Nant section 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 DE287.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Holyhead Road: Ty Nant section?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow (7 km), Pont Cilan (7.4 km), Pont Fawr (7.8 km).

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