Japanese Bridge in Clyne Gardens

Cadw's description

Location

In Clyne Gardens to the SW of Clyne Castle and crossing the Brock Hole stream with a pond on the W side.

History

Clyne Castle was owned by the Vivian family, one of the most prominent of the Swansea industrial families, between 1860 and 1952. The first occupant, William Graham Vivian, focused his attentions on alterations to the house, and made a new entrance drive with lodge on the S side. Admiral Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian, who lived in the house between 1921 and 1952, extended the pleasure grounds in front of the house, where there are 3 National Collections of Rhododendrons and National Collections of Enkianthus and Pieris. The Japanese bridge dates from this period. After his death in 1952 the house and grounds were sold to the Borough of Swansea, which opened the former pleasure grounds in 1954 as a public park, now known as Clyne Gardens.

Exterior

A shallow arched wooden footbridge painted red. Square posts have white-painted finials. The parapet has alternate full- and half-height vertical wooden struts. The deck is laid with planks. (Similar-styled wooden posts to steps on the N side are a later addition.)

Reason for designation

Included for group value with Clyne Castle and other associated listed items in Clyne Gardens.