Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side)
In or near Llanfachreth.
Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side) — 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
- Morfa Mawddach · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Penmaenpool Bridge, you can take a train to Morfa Mawddach station, which is approximately 7.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LL40 1YD.
About
Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 5172). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Exterior: Slightly ramped to centre. Timber deck carried on piers formed of 4 cross-braced timber piles. Opening span to centre originally. Plain handrails. Gate to SW end, polygonal cast iron piers, ornamental caps. 2 wrought iron gates, "tulip" finials, lock rail, pedestrian gate inset to right. Toll booth to E at SE end. cl900. Lap-boarded timber framed structure, on timber piers. Shallow jetties to gable ends, on brackets. Moderately pitched felted roof, finials with pendants, bargeboards, plain eaves, brackets. Raking dormer facing bridge, felted roof and cheeks, deep verge, brackets. Canted, transomed 5 light small paned window to corner by bridge. Doorway alongside. 3 window rear elevation. 3 light, transomed to left 2 light transomed to centre, single light to right; small panes. Modern toll booth to W side at SE end of bridge. Location: Situated beside the former Cambrian Railway station, linking the A493 with the A496 across the Mawddach Estuary.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penmaenpool Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located on the A493 in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7488, -3.9354
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Dolgellau
- Postcode
- LL40 1YD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Morfa Mawddach — 7.9 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 07:30-18:30; Sa 08:30–18:30; Su 10:00-18:30
Sources
- wikidata: Q29484739 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side)?
- Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL40 1YD), in the parish of Dolgellau.
- What is Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side)?
- Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side)?
- The nearest railway station is Morfa Mawddach, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL40 1YD.
- Is Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side) a listed building?
- Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side) free to visit?
- Yes, Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penmaenpool Bridge,A493 (Nw.Side)?
- The nearest railway station is Morfa Mawddach, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL40 1YD.