Old Bridge, Bridgend
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The Old Bridge (Welsh: Yr Hen Bont) is a medieval two arched stone footbridge that spans the River Ogmore at Bridgend in Wales. It is not known who designed or built the bridge, however it was built in approximately 1425. The bridge was repaired in 1775 and restored both in 2005 and 2011. The bridge is a scheduled ancient monument and a grade II* listed bridge.
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Old Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 51°30′24″N 3°34′49″W |
Carries | Pedestrians |
Crosses | River Ogmore |
Locale | Bridgend, Wales |
Maintained by | Bridgend County Borough |
Characteristics | |
Design | Arch bridge |
Width | 2.6 m (8.5 ft) |
Longest span | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
History | |
Opened | c. 1425 |
Statistics | |
Toll | Free |
Official name | Bridgend Old Bridge[1] |
Reference no. | GM049 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Old Bridge[2] |
Designated | 29 September 1986[2] |
Reference no. | 11303[2] |
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