Bridge at bryn-yr-Odyn

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales

A Grade II listed building in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, designated on 19 June 1990.

Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1913) covering the location of Bridge at bryn-yr-Odyn, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, with a pin at the register's coordinates — Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1913), covering this location. Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland. The pin is ours, placed from the register's coordinates.

The record

Designation: Listed building, Grade II
Broad class: Transport
Date of designation: 19 June 1990
Community: Dolgellau
Unitary authority: Gwynedd
Country: Wales
Coordinates: 52.74200, -3.89609
Cadw reference: 5108

TodayHistorical map

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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)
1896 · Sheet 7. Ordnance Survey of England and Wales. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1899 · 135 Harlech (Hills) (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1901 · Sheet 9 and 10. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)

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Cadw's description

Location

Situated some 25m SW of Bryn-yr-Odyn carrying a track over the Ceunant Brook.

History

Later Cl8 single track roadbridge.

Exterior

Rubble masonry. Central round arch. Stone voussoirs, recessed arch rings. Rubble work parapets, vertically set capping.

Bridge was overgrown at time of inspection.

Nearby in the register

Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

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