Historic bridges · South Wales
Pontypridd Bridge
Also known as: Hen Bont Pontypridd
In or near Treforest.
Pontypridd Bridge — 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
- Pontypridd · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pontypridd Bridge, the nearest railway station is Pontypridd, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CF37 4PD.
About
Pontypridd Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13497). 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
The Old Bridge (Welsh: Yr Hen Bont), which is now also known as the William Edwards Bridge or Pontypridd Bridge, and which was originally known as the New Bridge or Newbridge, is an arched single-span footbridge that spans the River Taff at Pontypridd in Wales. The bridge was built by William Edwards and was completed in 1756. The bridge now has statutory protection as a scheduled ancient monument and is grade I listed.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Old Bridge (Welsh: Yr Hen Bont), which is now also known as the William Edwards Bridge or Pontypridd Bridge, and which was originally known as the New Bridge or Newbridge, is an arched single-span footbridge that spans the River Taff at Pontypridd in Wales. The bridge was built by William Edwards and was completed in 1756. The bridge now has statutory protection as a scheduled ancient monument and is grade I listed.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
In 1746 when William Edwards was just 27 years of age, he was commissioned by the Hundreds of Miskin and Caerphilly to build a three-arch bridge across the River Taff. For this he was paid £500, on condition that he would maintain it for seven years. A large amount of debris came down the river, which then become trapped against the two piers supporting the bridge. The weight and force of the debris ultimately destroyed the bridge, which was then swept away down the river.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6050, -3.3382
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Pontypridd Town
- Postcode
- CF37 4PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontypridd
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypridd — 0.7 km
- Official site
- ancientmonuments.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17743625 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Bridge, Pontypridd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontypridd Bridge?
- Pontypridd Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF37 4PD), in the parish of Pontypridd Town.
- What is Pontypridd Bridge?
- Pontypridd Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pontypridd Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypridd, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF37 4PD.
- Is Pontypridd Bridge a listed building?
- Pontypridd Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Pontypridd Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Pontypridd Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pontypridd Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypridd, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF37 4PD.