Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown

Iron Tram Bridge, Robertson
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is an early example of a "railway" bridge. It crosses the River Cynon between Trecynon and Robertstown. It carried the Llwydcoed Tramroad which ran from Hirwaun to the canal head at Cwmbach, south east of Aberdare. It wa
TypeBridge
LocationRhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Coordinates51°43′21″N 3°27′10″W / 51.7225°N 3.4527°W / 51.7225; -3.4527
OS grid referenceSN 997 036
Built1811
Official nameIron Tram Bridge, Robertson
Designated16 November 1962
Reference no.GM347
CommunityAberdare
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is located in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown
Location of Iron Tram Bridge, Robertson in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Remains of the bridge

The Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown is an early example of a "railway" bridge. It crosses the River Cynon between Trecynon and Robertstown, Wales. It carried the Llwydcoed Tramroad (4 feet 2 inches (1.27 m) gauge) which ran from Hirwaun to the canal head at Cwmbach, south east of Aberdare. It was built by the Aberdare Canal & Navigation Company in 1811, and was probably designed by George Overton.

Little remains of the tramroad but its route is now a footpath.[1] The bridge is a scheduled monument and a Grade II listed building.[2]

The bridge was declared unsafe and was completely removed for renovation. As of 2024, the bridge has reopened.

References

  1. ^ "Robertstown Tramway Bridge". Engineering Timelines. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Tramroad Bridge". Statutory List of Buildings. 10 January 1991. Cadw Building ID 10894. Retrieved 2 May 2016 – via Historic Wales.