Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
7472
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
04/01/1984
Date of Amendment
14/08/1995
Name of Property
Talgarth Bridge
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Talgarth
Town
Locality
Talgarth
Easting
315468
Northing
233740
Street Side
Location
Located at the centre of the town, spanning the River Enig, and adjoining the Tower House.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Exterior
Road bridge, possibly late medieval in origin when the river crossing was guarded by Tower House. A segmental arch of red sandstone rubble, not laid radially, of approximately 3m width carrying a slightly hog-backed carriageway. Widened firstly by approximately 1.5m on the N side, also of rubble but of more regular narrow stone slab construction, laid radially, and further widened in C20 on S for a pedestrian path. Parapet masonry is slightly advanced over the arch stonework, and carries a flat coping. There is a vertical break on the W side of the north face, beyond which the masonry is battered, darker below, carrying the road at the same level. The S parapet, partially rebuilt, continues to opposite the SE corner of Tower House curving back to the entry to Bridge House.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as of group value with Tower House and Bridge End House at the centre of the town.
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