Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont Bedwas
In or near Treforest.
Pont Bedwas — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Energlyn & Churchill Park · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pont Bedwas, the nearest railway station is Energlyn & Churchill Park, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is CF83 8DY, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Pont Bedwas is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13640). 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
Reason for designation: Listed as an unaltered example of this building type with additional historic interest. History: Early to mid C19; a bridge is shown in this location on the Bedwas Tithe Map of 1846. Attributed to David Edwards, son of William Edwards (1719 - 89), who built the bridge at Pontypridd. Three of William s sons built bridges, those at Llandeilo, Edwinsford and Bedwas being the most well known. Exterior: Two-span bridge with slightly ramped deck. Constructed of roughly coursed dark grey stone. Wide segmental arches with voussoirs. Central triangular cutwater on each side rising to top of parapets, the lower parts refaced. The parapets are continuous and have splayed ends. Flat coping stones, some replaced. Internal side of W parapet includes a marker stone with an inscription, much eroded. It reads DISTRICT/ --- /18-5, the latter probably the date of construction. Location: Bridge over the River Rhymney on the S boundary of the community. The roadway links Bedwas with Caerphilly and Rudry.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont Bedwas is a bridge located in South Wales. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5889, -3.1993
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
- Postcode
- CF83 8DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Energlyn & Churchill Park — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29491588 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont Bedwas?
- Pont Bedwas is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 8DY), in the parish of Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen.
- What is Pont Bedwas?
- Pont Bedwas — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont Bedwas?
- The nearest railway station is Energlyn & Churchill Park, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 8DY.
- Is Pont Bedwas a listed building?
- Pont Bedwas is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont Bedwas free to visit?
- Yes, Pont Bedwas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont Bedwas?
- The nearest railway station is Energlyn & Churchill Park, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 8DY.