Leckwith Bridge
Leckwith Bridge, can refer to the medieval Grade II* listed stone bridge over the river Ely at Leckwith, Cardiff, or its 20th century replacement.
Old bridge[edit]
The old Leckwith Bridge dates from at least the early 16th century, referred to in 1536 as being "soundly built of stone".[1] It was probably partially rebuilt in the 17th century and the central arch being rebuilt during the 18th century.[1] The bridge has three arches built of rubblestone. The roadway is approximately 2.75m (9 feet) in width, with the addition of pedestrian refuges above pointed cutwaters between each arch.[1]
The bridge was listed as Grade II* in 1952, being an example of "a fine and rare medieval bridge".[1] It is also designated as a scheduled monument[2] The bridge remains in use today for goods vehicles accessing the adjacent builders' yards.[3]
New bridge[edit]
A new single span reinforced concrete bridge was built next door to the old bridge in 1935,[4] taking the main road between Cardiff and Leckwith village. It was opened on 17 April by the Minister of Transport, Leslie Hore-Belisha.[5] The road continues west on a 150m (500 feet) concrete viaduct.[3] By the 2010s the new bridge was in poor condition with weight restrictions imposed on it.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Old Leckwith Bridge (partly in the Michaelston community), Canton". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ Cadw. "Leckwith Bridge (GM014)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "Leckwith Bridge To Be Closed Next Week For Major Repairs". Penarth Daily News. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ "Leckwith Old Bridge, Leckwith, Cardiff (24126)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ "Leckwith New Bridge And Viaduct, Leckwith, Cardiff (307689)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 14 December 2014.