1. Built 1811, cast at Abernant Ironworks, probably the oldest* of its type in world. Cast iron railway bridge.
*Pont ar Cafnau in Merthyr Tydfill is almost certainly dated to 1793.
2. A cast-iron tramroad bridge of 10.75m span, over the river Cynon, it comprises four arched ribs set in masonry abutments and carrying a cast-iron deck 3.04m wide, with handrails on each side. The centre handrail stanchions are dated 1811.
Site visited B.A.Malaws, RCAHMW, 23 January 1992.
Resources
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application/pdfHRS - Heritage Recording Services Wales Project ArchivesHigh resolution version of pdf report relating to archaeological building investigation and recording of Neath Abbey, Robertstown Iron Tramroad Bridge, Ty Mawr Footbridge (Hirwaun) and Ty Pair and Cart Shed (Strata Florida). Conducted by Richard Scott Jones of Heritage Recording Service Wales, March 2020 - August 2021.
application/pdfHRS - Heritage Recording Services Wales Project ArchivesPdf document - Written scheme of investigation relating to archaeological building investigation and recording of Neath Abbey, Robertstown Iron Tramroad Bridge, Ty Mawr Footbridge (Hirwaun) and Ty Pair and Cart Shed (Strata Florida). Conducted by Richard Scott Jones of Heritage Recording Service Wales, March 2020 - August 2021.
