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Latitude: 51.9476 / 51°56'51"N
Longitude: -3.3937 / 3°23'37"W
OS Eastings: 304304
OS Northings: 228593
OS Grid: SO043285
Mapcode National: GBR YP.MDTQ
Mapcode Global: VH6BZ.497T
Entry Name: Brecon Bridge
Scheduled Date:
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 1702
Cadw Legacy ID: BR004
Schedule Class: Transport
Category: Bridge
Period: Post Medieval/Modern
County: Powys
Community: Brecon (Aberhonddu)
Built-Up Area: Brecon
Traditional County: Brecknockshire
The monument consists of the remains of a stone-built bridge with seven arches dating to the post-medieval period. The bridge is recorded as being built in 1563 and was altered in 1772, 1794 and 1801. In the twentieth century the bridge was widened to accommodate the modern road and concrete footways were added on each side.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of post-medieval construction techniques and transportation systems. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.
Source: Cadw
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