Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont y Cefn
Pont y Cefn — 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
- Merthyr Tydfil · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pont y Cefn is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 27062). 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
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=27062
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont y Cefn is a Grade II listed bridge located in South Wales. This structure is recognised for its architectural significance and contribution to the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7588, -3.3962
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Vaynor
- Postcode
- CF48 2SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29489847 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Old Cefn Bridge
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Vaynor War Memorial and attached railings
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Vaynor and Cefn Coed War Memorial
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Oriel Bothy Gallery
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Pont-y-Cafnau Bridge
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Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
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Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
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Rhydycar Canal Bridge
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Birthplace of Joseph Parry
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Brithplace of Jennette Evelyn Evans
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Gurnos Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
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Vaynor and Cefn Coed War Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Pont y Cefn
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont y Cefn?
- Pont y Cefn is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF48 2SB), in the parish of Vaynor.
- What is Pont y Cefn?
- Pont y Cefn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont y Cefn?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF48 2SB.
- Is Pont y Cefn a listed building?
- Pont y Cefn is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont y Cefn free to visit?
- Yes, Pont y Cefn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont y Cefn?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF48 2SB.