Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
FL017
Name
Bangor Bridge
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Sesswick
Easting
338786
Northing
345442
Broad Class
Transport
Site Type
Bridge
Period
Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of the remains of a bridge, dating to the medieval or post-medieval period. The bridge has five elliptical arches, with parapets carried over the arches on each side making eight triangular recesses for foot passengers.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of xmedieval or post-medieval construction techniques and transportation systems. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.