Historic bridges · North Wales
Pont y Twr
In or near Deiniolen.
Pont y Twr — 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
- Gilfach Ddu · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pont y Twr, the nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, located 6.8 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is LL57 3BZ.
About
Pont y Twr is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 3664). 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
History: Road bridge of uncertain date, probably C18, widened 1805, carrying the old road to Llandegai and Bangor across the Ogwen. The bridge is said to have been ruinous in the 1790s and enlarged 1805 though present S side looks of c1830. Exterior: Rubble stone three-arched bridge doubled in width in early C19. Original N side has low rough stone voussoir arches and rubble parapet. NW end has been splayed perhaps in early C19 giving overhang to right half of centre arch and refacing to right arch. Added earlier C19 S side has 3 shallow elliptical arches with cut slate voussoirs and raised arch rings. String course above. Low cutwaters and raised piers between arches, string course broken forward over piers. Rubble parapet with edge-on stone coping. Location: Spanning the Afon Ogwen a little to the west of the A 5 on the minor road between Braichmelyn and Coed-y-parc; picturesque location.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont y Twr is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1730, -4.0574
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Bethesda
- Postcode
- LL57 3BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29483487 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont y Twr?
- Pont y Twr is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 3BZ), in the parish of Bethesda.
- What is Pont y Twr?
- Pont y Twr — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont y Twr?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL57 3BZ.
- Is Pont y Twr a listed building?
- Pont y Twr is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont y Twr free to visit?
- Yes, Pont y Twr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont y Twr?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 3BZ.