Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
3790
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/05/1968
Date of Amendment
30/09/1999
Name of Property
Bridge over Afon Llifon to south-east of Glynllifon House
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Llandwrog
Town
Locality
Glynllifon
Easting
245714
Northing
355314
Street Side
Location
Situated immediately to south-east of Glynllifon House, a pair to the bridge a short way downstream carrying the circular drive over the Afon Llifon.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
Probably built by 2nd Lord Newborough (died 1832) who canalised the Afon Llifon so that it ran across the lawn in front of the house (that being the predecessor to the present house erected by the 3rd Lord Newborough). This was one of many improvements he made to the pleasure grounds and estate starting in 1820’s.
Glynllifon was the seat of the Wynn family and Sir Thomas John Wynn became the 1st Lord Newborough in 1776. The house was rebuilt after a fire 1836-48 by Edward Haycock, architect of Shrewsbury. Influence for some of the garden features came from the family’s grand tours.
Exterior
Low single-arched stone bridge carrying the drive over the river. Dressed stone, coped, parapets scrolled at the ends and with small shaped abutments.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for group value with Glynllifon House and as one of the many surviving features within this exceptionally good landscaped park.
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