Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
FL026
Name
St Asaph Bridge
Date of Designation
28/07/1933
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
St. Asaph
Easting
303525
Northing
374242
Broad Class
Transport
Site Type
Bridge
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the scheduled ancient monument.
The monument consists of the remains of a bridge, dating to the post-medieval period. St Asaph bridge is a restored late 17th century bridge over the River Elwy. It has five arches, with triangular buttresses either side of the central arch, and a moulded cornice below the parapet.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval or 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.