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Historic bridges · Mid Wales

Yr Hen Bont

Free admission

Yr Hen Bont — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

Capel Ponterwyd - geograph.org.uk - 7803869

Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Rhiwfron · 3.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Yr Hen Bont is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 9825). 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=9825

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Place summary

Yr Hen Bont is a bridge located in Mid Wales, recognised as a scheduled monument. Its historical significance contributes to the region's architectural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4115, -3.8415
District
Ceredigion
Parish
Blaenrheidol
Postcode
SY23 3JX
Parliamentary constituency
Ceredigion Preseli
Nearest railway station
Rhiwfron3.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yr Hen Bont?
Yr Hen Bont is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3JX), in the parish of Blaenrheidol.
What is Yr Hen Bont?
Yr Hen Bont — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Yr Hen Bont?
The nearest railway station is Rhiwfron, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3JX.
Is Yr Hen Bont a listed building?
Yr Hen Bont is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Is Yr Hen Bont free to visit?
Yes, Yr Hen Bont is free to enter.
How do I get to Yr Hen Bont?
The nearest railway station is Rhiwfron, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3JX.