Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
84800
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
11/07/2005
Date of Amendment
11/07/2005
Name of Property
Aberbeeg 'Packhorse' Bridge
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Community
Llanhilleth
Town
Abertillery
Locality
Aberbeeg
Easting
320955
Northing
201936
Street Side
Location
About 100m to E of main A467 roundabout at Aberbeeg and crossing the Ebbw River below B4471 at the junction with Commercial Road where it passes under a disused railway bridge.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
The earliest known record of the bridge is found in a survey of the boundaries and customs of the manor of Wentsland and Bryngwyn (of which the parish of Llanhilleth formed a part) dated 1659. At that time it was known as "Pont y Cymmer" though, by 1775, it was known as Llanhilleth Bridge when there is a record of it being repaired. It is shown on the 1843 tithe map for the parish.
Exterior
Single-span, stone-built bridge about 10.5m long and 2.2m wide. The arch has dressed voussoirs, some horizontal pinnings and a low blocking course in yellow brick with a modern concrete surface and two steps on W approach. Modern metal handrails and fencing; a large metal pipe has been added through the base of the ancient structure.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included, notwithstanding modern alterations, for its special interest as the only C17 stone arched bridge to survive in the area.
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