Historic bridges · North Wales
Pont-Faen Bridge
In or near Ruabon.
Pont-Faen Bridge — 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
- Chirk · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pont-Faen Bridge, the nearest railway station is Chirk, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LL14 5EW.
About
Pont-Faen Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1295175). 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 SJ 23 NE 1/104 WESTON RHYN C.P. PONT-FAEN Pont-Faen Bridge (that part in Weston Rhyn C.P.) II Bridge. Late C18 with later repairs. Limestone ashlar with uncoursed limestone rubble to approaches. Single segmental arch with flat string course and parapet; rubble wall approaches. Spans the River Ceiriog, which here forms the border between England and Wales. A. Blackwall, Historic Bridges of Shropshire (1985) p. 15. Listing NGR: SJ2801937073 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 255818 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont-Faen Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. This structure is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9262, -3.0722
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Weston Rhyn
- Postcode
- LL14 5EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chirk — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26582936 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont-Faen Bridge?
- Pont-Faen Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL14 5EW), in the parish of Weston Rhyn.
- What is Pont-Faen Bridge?
- Pont-Faen Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont-Faen Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chirk, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL14 5EW.
- Is Pont-Faen Bridge a listed building?
- Pont-Faen Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont-Faen Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Pont-Faen Bridge is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pont-Faen Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Pont-Faen Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont-Faen Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chirk, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL14 5EW.