Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
BR004
Name
Brecon Bridge
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Brecon
Easting
304304
Northing
228593
Broad Class
Transport
Site Type
Bridge
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The monument consists of the remains of a stone-built bridge with seven arches dating to the post-medieval period. The bridge is recorded as being built in 1563 and was altered in 1772, 1794 and 1801. In the twentieth century the bridge was widened to accommodate the modern road and concrete footways were added on each side.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of post-medieval construction techniques and transportation systems. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.