20 June 2009

Llanrwst builders discover 17th century bridge remains


CONTRACTORS working on flood defences in Llanrwst have unearthed the original 17th century footings of the town’s historic bridge.

Contractor May Gurney had to down tools last Thursday when original footings from the approach to the Pont Fawr bridge, dating back to 1636 and designed by Inigo Jones, where uncovered.

Project manager Gareth Evans made the historic discovery.

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