Historic bridges · South Wales
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown
In or near Treorchy.
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Iron Tram Bridge in Robertstown, the nearest railway station is Aberdare, located 1.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CF44 8NL.
About
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 10894). 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
The Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is an early example of a "railway" bridge. It crosses the River Cynon between Trecynon and Robertstown, Wales. It carried the Llwydcoed Tramroad (4 feet 2 inches (1.27 m) gauge) which ran from Hirwaun to the canal head at Cwmbach, south east of Aberdare. It was built by the Aberdare Canal & Navigation Company in 1811, and was probably designed by George Overton. Little remains of the tramroad but its route is now a footpath. The bridge is a scheduled monument and a Grade II listed building. The bridge was declared unsafe and was completely removed for renovation.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is an early example of a "railway" bridge. It crosses the River Cynon between Trecynon and Robertstown, Wales. It carried the Llwydcoed Tramroad (4 feet 2 inches (1.27 m) gauge) which ran from Hirwaun to the canal head at Cwmbach, south east of Aberdare. It was built by the Aberdare Canal & Navigation Company in 1811, and was probably designed by George Overton. Little remains of the tramroad but its route is now a footpath. The bridge is a scheduled monument and a Grade II listed building. The bridge was declared unsafe and was completely removed for renovation. As of 2024, the bridge has reopened.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.7224, -3.4533
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Aberdare West
- Postcode
- CF44 8NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Established
- 1811
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24183420 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown?
- Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 8NL), in the parish of Aberdare West.
- What is Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown?
- Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 8NL.
- When was Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown built?
- Built or established in 1811.
- Who owns Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown?
- Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is owned by | designation1_free1name = Community.
- Is Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown a listed building?
- Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown free to visit?
- Yes, Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 8NL.