Historic bridges · North Wales
Pont-Rhydbont
In or near Trearddur.
Pont-Rhydbont — 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
- Valley · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pont-Rhydbont, the nearest railway station is Valley, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is LL65 2PX, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Pont-Rhydbont is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 5319). 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 as a substantially unaltered C18 embankment, of historic importance as forming part of the mail road to Holyhead. History: Probably late C18, built after the reclamation of Cleifiog sands in 1776, and forming part of one of the mail roads to Holyhead before the construction of the Stanley Embankment in 1822. Exterior: Long embankment of rubble masonry with battered sides and a simple semi-circular arched culvert in centre, widened on east side. Roughly coped rubble parapet walls flanking road carriage. Location: Located c1.5km SW of Valley along the B4545, spanning the strait between Anglesey and Holy Island.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont-Rhydbont is a bridge located in North Wales. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2744, -4.5806
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Rhoscolyn
- Postcode
- LL65 2PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Valley — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29484839 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont-Rhydbont?
- Pont-Rhydbont is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL65 2PX), in the parish of Rhoscolyn.
- What is Pont-Rhydbont?
- Pont-Rhydbont — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont-Rhydbont?
- The nearest railway station is Valley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL65 2PX.
- Is Pont-Rhydbont a listed building?
- Pont-Rhydbont is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont-Rhydbont free to visit?
- Yes, Pont-Rhydbont is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont-Rhydbont?
- The nearest railway station is Valley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL65 2PX.