Cenarth Bridge

Cenarth Bridge is a stone structure with three arches spanning different widths and built from dressed stone and rubble masonry. The structure crosses the River Teifi and carries an important regional road.

Engineer David Edwards designed and built this bridge between 1785 and 1787 as a replacement for an older river crossing. The project replaced a crossing that had existed at this location since at least 1188.

The bridge connects two Welsh counties and is used by locals and visitors to explore the landscape on both sides of the river. The location has become a stopping point for people interested in nature, who walk along the river or photograph the surrounding area.

The structure has a speed restriction and is used by vehicles, but has no separate pedestrian walkways for safe crossing. Visitors should be careful if walking across the bridge, as space is limited.

The structure has two cylindrical holes in its spandrels that reduce structural weight and allow floodwaters to pass through. This practical design shows how early engineers thought about water flow problems during heavy rains.

Location: Cenarth

Elevation above the sea: 12.4 m

GPS coordinates: 52.04550,-4.52533

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42