Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
05/04/1993
Date of Amendment
05/04/1993
Name of Property
Pont Lllanymynech (lies partly in Llansdysilio Commuinity area)
Location
Main road bridge over River Vyrnwy on S edge of village.
History
Completed in 1828. Architect T Penson, the County Surveyor; with advise during the construction from Thomas Telford as problems with the foundations were encountered. Bridge contractor was J Nichol and total cost including approaches was ú14,000.
Exterior
Freestone, three elliptical arches of 65 feet span each with keystones. Sweeping abutments to the north. Rounded cutwaters with rusticated niches above. Modillion string-course below coffered parapet.
An unusually fine classical design in ashlar masonry.
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