Cof Cymru: National Historic Assets of Wales · Wales
Pont Llanymynech
Llandysilio, Powys, Wales
A Grade II* listed building in Llanymynech, Llandysilio, Powys, designated on 5 April 1993.
The record
- Designation
- Listed building, Grade II*
- Broad class
- Transport
- Date of designation
- 5 April 1993
- Locality
- Llanymynech
- Community
- Llandysilio
- Unitary authority
- Powys
- Country
- Wales
- Coordinates
- 52.77662, -3.08622
- Cadw reference
- 14194
Slide toward Today to fade the historical sheet and see the modern map underneath.
David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesLlyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales
5 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1795 map "To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most humbly inscribed by his obedient humble servant" (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales).
Historical maps covering this location
- 1795 · To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most… (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales)
- 1883 · Watershed map England, Wales 3. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1897 · 137 Oswestry (Hills) (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1901 · Sheet 9 and 10. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1916 · Sheet 60. Shrewsbury. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
Cadw's description
Location
Main road bridge over River Vyrnwy on S edge of village.
History
Completed in 1828. Architect T Penson, the County Surveyor; with advise during the construction from Thomas Telford as problems with the foundations were encountered. Bridge contractor was J Nichol and total cost including approaches was ú14,000.
Exterior
Freestone, three elliptical arches of 65 feet span each with keystones. Sweeping abutments to the north. Rounded cutwaters with rusticated niches above. Modillion string-course below coffered parapet.
An unusually fine classical design in ashlar masonry.
Nearby in the register
- Cottage adjacent to the Presbyterian ChapelDomesticunder 1 mi
- Lion Hotel and Prospect HouseDomesticunder 1 mi
- Ashfield StoresDomesticunder 1 mi
- Giulio's RestaurantDomesticunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.