Aber-Ogwen Iron Bridge
From Graces Guide
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.
No public access across bridge. May be viewed from beach on east side of river, accessible via nature reserve footpath.
Each of the three arch ribs appears to be assembled from just two main castings, joined at mid span, with the addition of a mimimal 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.