Historic bridges · North Wales
Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont
In or near Llanyblodwel.
Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penygarreg Lane Halt · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont, the nearest railway station is Penygarreg Lane Halt, which is 6.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SY10 9JQ, and entry is free.
About
Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1176741). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 17 May 2023 to reformat the text to current standards SJ 22 SW 5/59 LLANYBLODWEL B.4396 Pen-y-bont (Formerly listed as Pen Y Bont (that part in Llanblodwel Civil Parish)) II Bridge. 1718, extensively repaired 1836. Regularly coursed and dressed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings. Single segmental arch with projecting keystone and rusticated voussoirs struck through to soffit. Flat string course and plain parapet terminating in rectangular corner piers. There was formerly a plaque on one of the parapets which stated "This Bridge was erected with stone at ye equal charge of the County of Denbigh and ye Hundred of Oswestry in ye County of Salop A.D. 1718". Spans the River Cynlaith, which here forms the boundary with Wales. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 256607 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8068, -3.1666
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Llanyblodwel
- Postcode
- SY10 9JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Penygarreg Lane Halt — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26471344 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont?
- Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY10 9JQ), in the parish of Llanyblodwel.
- What is Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont?
- Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont?
- The nearest railway station is Penygarreg Lane Halt, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY10 9JQ.
- Is Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont a listed building?
- Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge over Cynllaith at Pen-y-bont?
- The nearest railway station is Penygarreg Lane Halt, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY10 9JQ.