Historic bridges · North Wales
Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2
In or near Beddgelert.
Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 — 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
- Snowdon Ranger · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2, the nearest railway station is Snowdon Ranger, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for the site is LL54 7YS, and entry is free.
About
Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 21279). 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: Included for its special interest as a turnpike road bridge spanning 2 small rivers. History: Built as part of the creation of the turnpike road in the 1820s. Exterior: Bridge. Roughly coursed rubblestone with stone-on-edge coping. 3 arches, southern (over the Afon Gwyrfai) round-arched, the centre (flood relief arch) and the northern (over the Afon Treweunydd) segmental, all with voussoirs and arch-rings. There is a walled refuge on the west side of the bridge opposite the driveway to Glanrafon. Location: Located on the A 4085 approximately 1km north of Rhyd-Ddu at the confluence of the Afon Gwyrfai and its tributary the Afon Treweunydd.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 are Grade II listed bridges located in North Wales. These structures are notable for their historical significance and architectural design, contributing to the region's transport heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0643, -4.1381
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Betws Garmon
- Postcode
- LL54 7YS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Snowdon Ranger — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29498614 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Bwythyn Bach
Hostels · 0.1 km
Cwellyn Arms Campsite
Campsites · 0.2 km
Big Bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.3 km
Bryn Cwellyn
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Llyn Cwellyn
Lakes · 0.8 km
YHA Snowdon Ranger
Hostels · 1.1 km
Clogwynygarreg
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Rhyd-ddu
Other places · 1.2 km
Llyn Cwellyn
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.3 km
Bryn Gwyn
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Copper Mine
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Foel Rûdd
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2?
- Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL54 7YS), in the parish of Betws Garmon.
- What is Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2?
- Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2?
- The nearest railway station is Snowdon Ranger, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL54 7YS.
- Is Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 a listed building?
- Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 free to visit?
- Yes, Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2?
- The nearest railway station is Snowdon Ranger, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL54 7YS.