Gelli Isaf Tram Bridge, located on the Abernant Tramroad to the west of Aberdare, was built between 1803 and 1805 to carry the Abernant Ironworks across the River Cynon.
An archaeological watching brief in March 2011 revealed original sleeper stones beneath the modern hardcore.
Source: Archaeology Wales Ltd. Report No. 1010. March 2011
L. Moore, RCAHMW, 5th May 2011
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application/pdfAWP - Archaeology Wales Project ArchivesElectronic report entitled: 'Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief for Gelli Isaf Tram Bridge', report no. 371.
