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High Level Tip Tramway Bridge, Maenofferen Slate Mine

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NPRN416486
Map ReferenceSH74NW
Grid ReferenceSH7139046669
Unitary (Local) AuthorityGwynedd
Old CountyMerioneth
CommunityFfestiniog
Type Of SiteTRAMWAY BRIDGE
PeriodModern
Description
Bridge constructed after 1902 with wooden decking on coursed slate pillars. The bridge crosses the River Bowydd carrying the tramway tip run from the Dressing Mills to the area designated as the tipping area for Maenofferen Slate Mine. Bridge is 0m x 0m x 0m. Tramway rails are still in situ on the bridge decking.

References: Plans referred to are held by J. W. Greaves and Sons Ltd, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Louise Barker & Spencer Gavin Smith, RCAHMW, August 2011.