Roman bridge, Penmachno, Snowdonia, North Wales

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Penmachno Roman Bridge, Snowdonia, North Wales.

The Penmachno Roman Bridge is a great example of an elegant single-span packhorse bridge across the Afon Machno (Machno River in English) south of Betws-y-Coed. Despite the name, it is not Roman, but dates to the 17th century, though it is entirely possible that it stands on the site of an earlier Roman bridge. It’s referred to as a Roman bridge most likely because it stands near the route of a Roman road that ran south to Tomen y Mur. It has a span of roughly 10m (33 feet) and is 3m wide (10 feet). Each end springs from an abutment with splayed sides for reinforcement. Some cobbles remain on the bridge deck. A 1662 General Sessions record refers to an ancient bridge known as 'Pontrhydgynon', which may be this bridge. The bridge was said to have a datestone inscribed with '1680', but no sign of the stone remains.

Penmachno was an important early Christian centre, evidenced by an outstanding collection of inscribed stones from the late 5th and mid 6th century AD that are to be found in the parish church of St. Tudclud.

Sources: Britain Express and National Transport Trust Britain.

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Taken in: UK / Wales / Bro Machno / Penmachno (show map)

Taken on: April 28, 2024

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