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Holt Bridge;Farndon Bridge, Holt, Wrexham

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NPRN24043
Map ReferenceSJ45SW
Grid ReferenceSJ4116054390
Unitary (Local) AuthorityWrexham
Old CountyDenbighshire
CommunityHolt
Type Of SiteBRIDGE
PeriodMedieval
Description
1. Late medieval. Stone. 8 segmental arches. 8 cutwaters and recesses each side. Chamfered arch rings. Ancient Monument.

2. Probably C15 or C16, although mention of an earlier bridge on or near this site in a trial of 1368. Constructed of local red sandstone. 8 segmental arches over the River Dee, separated on both sides by prominent pointed cutwaters. Narrow, single carriageway, spanning c84m.
(Source CADW listed buildings database)
J Hill 26.09.2003

See Booth 2000 (AC146), 109-116.

Associated with medival & later borough (Nprn33090).

RCAHMW AP94-CS 1503-6
RCAHMW AP945163/41, 45