Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
21592
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
31/03/1999
Date of Amendment
31/03/1999
Name of Property
Pont Rhyd-y-benllig
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Llanystumdwy
Town
Criccieth
Locality
Rhoslan
Easting
248815
Northing
340035
Street Side
Location
A road bridge across the Afon Dwyfor, some 7.3km N of Cricieth and S of Rhoslan hamlet.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Built probably in the late C18 or early C19, as part of the general scheme for the improvement of county roads being undertaken at that time.
Exterior
A wide single arch span built of flush rubble stones, with flush spandrels rising to a string at the base of the parapet, which is rendered externally and is capped with long cut rubble copings. The arch springs from just above the water line, spanning 19.2m and rising to 6.05m above the water. The road is 6m wide between the 50cm parapets, which are slightly peaked at the centre. Large pilaster buttresses at both ends.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a fine and unusually large bridge in this rural area.
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