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Hepste Fechan, Bridge Abutments

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NPRN301965
Map ReferenceSN91SE
Grid ReferenceSN9748013980
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyBrecknockshire
CommunityYstradfellte
Type Of SiteBRIDGE
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
Situated on the narrow floodplain of the River Hepste, on its E bank, amongst limestone outcrop, one of several structures comprising a settlement complex.
The remains of a bridge over the River Hepste in the form of two abutments about 6m apart. The W abutment is about 4m wide at the river's edge and consists of a stone wall 0.6m high, on top of natural rock, the total height above the river being about 2m. The E abutment appears more substantial. It measures about 2m width at the water's edge, widening to 3.5m some 4m back. The foundations are of rock, the abutment being built up to 2m above the water level with coursed slabbing 1.7m high.

DJP 1986