Bangor Bridge

The earliest reports of a bridge at or near this location in historical maps date to 1036, whereas the earliest mention of a medieval wooden design bridge at this location was recorded in 1292. The current bridge is of medieval late 15th or early 16th century origins but the current structure mainly dates to the 17th century, with a notable restoration in 1658, by Inigo Jones. The bridge was repaired several times over its lifespan, including a repair (|1757|2020|fmt=eq|cursign=£}}) in 1757 caused by frequent flooding. There was another repair costing (|1843|2020|fmt=eq|cursign=£}}) in 1843. Although, described to be "in a state of deterioration", while still used. It was recorded by the…

The bridge crosses the River Dee, with the river currently serving as the boundary between the communities of Bangor-is-y-Coed and Sesswick within Wrexham County Borough since 1996. The River Dee at this location, historically served as the boundary between the historic county of Denbighshire to the west and Flintshire's Maelor Saesneg containing Bangor-on-Dee to the east. The bridge is listed by Cadw, and described to have a group value with the nearby listed buildings of Bangor-on-Dee war memorial and the Church of St Dunawd. Inigo Jones is speculated to be the bridge's architect, with similar bridges constructed in places such as Llanrwst (Pont Fawr) and Llangollen attributed to him. A…