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See [https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6772488 Geograph entry] and [https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/43080/archives/ Coflein entry]. | See [https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6772488 Geograph entry] and [https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/43080/archives/ Coflein entry]. | ||
Now open as a section of the Wales Coast Path.<ref>https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=cast-iron-bridge-aberogwen</ref> | |||
Each of the three arch ribs appears to be assembled from just two main castings, joined at mid span, with the addition of a | Each of the three arch ribs appears to be assembled from just two main castings, joined at mid span, with the addition of a minimal number of cross braces. The ligaments of the rib castings are of substantial section. The foundry moulding appears to be of high standard. A few bolted repairs are evident. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:54, 26 January 2025
On the Penrhyn Castle estate, east of Bangor, Gwynedd
Cast iron arch bridge with wrought iron balustrades. Constructed in 1824. Ironwork by Penydarren Ironworks.
Deck beam inscription: 'CAST AT PENNYDARRAN IRONWORKS GLAMORGANSHIRE. MDCCCXXIV.'
See Geograph entry and Coflein entry.
Now open as a section of the Wales Coast Path.[1]
Each of the three arch ribs appears to be assembled from just two main castings, joined at mid span, with the addition of a minimal number of cross braces. The ligaments of the rib castings are of substantial section. The foundry moulding appears to be of high standard. A few bolted repairs are evident.
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