Cenarth Arch Bridge - Carmarthenshire & Ceridigion, Wales. - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

This three arch bridge crosses the Afon Teifi River at Cenarth. A British listed, & Scheduled Ancient Monument. Designed by William Edwards & family who also designed the Old Bridge Pontypridd, (Which at the time built was the longest Stone Span in the World). Cenarth Bridge built in 1787 and still functional today. Its two spandrels are pierced by large circular 6 feet diameter openings to reduce structural weight and allow floodwater through.

"A bridge has existed at this spot since at least the 12th century — records show a bridge here in 1188. The present bridge, originally on the turnpike (toll) road from Carmarthen to Ceredigion, was constructed in 1785-87. It is likely to have been designed by David Edwards (b.1748), who was also responsible for Llandilo Yr Ynys Bridge (completed 1786) and Newport Bridge over the River Usk (built 1794-1801, dem. 1927).

Cenarth Bridge is of rubble stone and ashlar masonry, founded on rock. It has three broad elliptical segmental arches with slightly recessed arch rings. The spans between piers measure 11.6m, 11.9m and 12.2m. The bridge’s roadway is 4.75m wide and is without footways. Its parapet walls feature slate copings." Text Source; (visit link)

From The British Listed Buildings Website;
"Stone three-arch bridge. Broad elliptical arches on short stone piers, the arch rings slightly recessed. The two spandrels are pierced by large circular openings to reduce structural weight and allow floodwater through. Rubble stone parapet with rough slate coping. The NW approach was splayed to widen in 1852, by R. K. Penson." Text source; (visit link)

Length of bridge: Over 100 feet Height of bridge: 30 feet What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians & Motor Vehicles. What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Afon Teifi River Date constructed: 1785-1787 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes - Main crossing point a across the Welsh County Borders. Name of road or trail the bridge services: Newcastle Emlyn to Cardigan - A484 road Location: Cenarth, Carmarthenshire, South Wales.

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