Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont Spwdwr
Pont Spwdwr — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kidwelly · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pont Spwdwr, the nearest railway station is Kidwelly, located 3.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Pont Spwdwr is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 11875). 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 grade II* as an especially fine and well-preserved sub-medieval road bridge. Scheduled Ancient Monument Cm 006 (CAM). History: Probably built in the second half of the C16. Money was left for the repair of the bridge in 1571 and 1587. The wing walls were added by Thomas Kymer in 1770. Exterior: A single-carriageway rubble-stone bridge of 4 main spans, steeply ramped to the centre. The piers and abutments have V-shaped cutwaters rising to the parapet to form refuges. Each span has a pointed arch, of which the 2 central spans are wider and higher. The 2 southernmost arches span the river, the remaining 2 are built over floodplain. Further N are 2 additional low and narrow pointed arches built over the floodplain on the approach to the bridge. The plain parapet continues on the N side, where it forms a field boundary and terminates in a field gate. Location: Approximately 2km NW of Trimsaran village centre, by-passed by and set back from the modern road.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont Spwdwr is a bridge located in South Wales and designated as a scheduled monument. This classification highlights its historical significance, although specific details about its construction or design are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7298, -4.2692
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Trimsaran
- Postcode
- SA17 4EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Llanelli
- Nearest railway station
- Kidwelly — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17743296 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont Spwdwr?
- Pont Spwdwr is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA17 4EF), in the parish of Trimsaran.
- What is Pont Spwdwr?
- Pont Spwdwr — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont Spwdwr?
- The nearest railway station is Kidwelly, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA17 4EF.
- Is Pont Spwdwr a listed building?
- Pont Spwdwr is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Pont Spwdwr free to visit?
- Yes, Pont Spwdwr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont Spwdwr?
- The nearest railway station is Kidwelly, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA17 4EF.