Pont Fawr

Pont Fawr

Llanrwst Bridge
Bridge in Wales
View of the bridge looking south
Coordinates53°08′13″N 3°47′51″W / 53.1369°N 3.7976°W / 53.1369; -3.7976
CarriesVehicular/pedestrian traffic
CrossesRiver Conwy
LocaleLlanrwst, Conwy County Borough, Wales
Characteristics
MaterialGritstone/Welsh slate rubble
Total length51 m (167 ft)
No. of spans3
Piers in water2
History
Construction endc. 1636
Listed Building – Grade I
Official namePont Fawr (Llanrwst Bridge) (partly in the Community of Trefriw)
Designated25 January 1951
Reference no.3612
Official nameLlanrwst Bridge
Reference no.DE055
Location
Map

Pont Fawr (also known as Llanrwst Bridge) crosses the River Conwy in the town of Llanrwst, Conwy County Borough, Wales. Traditionally attributed to the architect Inigo Jones, it was built in around 1636. The bridge is 51 m (167 ft) in length and carries vehicles and pedestrians. It is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled monument.


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