Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont Syr Dafydd
In or near Argoed.
Pont Syr Dafydd — 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
- Gilfach Fargoed · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pont Syr Dafydd, the nearest railway station is Gilfach Fargoed, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is NP12 0EH, and entry to the bridge is free. The site is accessible for visitors.
About
Pont Syr Dafydd is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 21509). 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 a pre-industrial bridge, one of a few surviving in this area. History: Probably C18. The route itself could be much earlier, linking the medieval hilltop communities and churches of Bedwellty and Mynyddislwyn. Exterior: A single arch slightly hump-backed bridge spanning the Sirhowy River. Of narrow coursed rubble with deep even dressed stone voussoirs with a protruding keystone; only one probably original flat coping stone survives at NE, the rest remoulded in concrete. Splayed approaches, repaired; an offset in NE abutment. The high point of the bridge is not centred over the river arch. Location: At the foot of Rhiw Syr Dafydd Hill, an exceptionally steep road crossing the Sirhowy valley and linking Penmaen and Oakdale, with Blackwood and Bedwellty.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont Syr Dafydd is a bridge located in South Wales. It is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6795, -3.1861
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Penmaen
- Postcode
- NP12 0EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Fargoed — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29498831 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont Syr Dafydd?
- Pont Syr Dafydd is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP12 0EH), in the parish of Penmaen.
- What is Pont Syr Dafydd?
- Pont Syr Dafydd — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont Syr Dafydd?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Fargoed, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP12 0EH.
- Is Pont Syr Dafydd a listed building?
- Pont Syr Dafydd is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont Syr Dafydd free to visit?
- Yes, Pont Syr Dafydd is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont Syr Dafydd?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Fargoed, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP12 0EH.