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Bangor-on-Dee Bridge, Wrexham
Bangor-on-Dee Bridge, Wrexham
Bangor-on-Dee Bridge, is a historic and Grade I listed bridge located in Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
Key Facts
- Location: Bangor-On-Dee, Wrexham, North Wales
- Material: Red Sandstone
- River: River Dee
- Construction: Late 15th Century
- Designation: Grade I listed building
- Style: Medieval
Overview
The Bangor Bridge, also known as the Bangor-on-Dee Bridge, is a historic and Grade I listed bridge located in Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham County Borough, Wales. The bridge crosses the River Dee, which separates the communities of Bangor-is-y-Coed and Sesswick. The bridge, built mainly of red sandstone, is considered to have a group value with nearby listed buildings, including the Bangor-on-Dee war memorial and the Church of St Dunawd.
Speculation exists that the bridge was designed by the famous architect, Inigo Jones, with similar bridges constructed in other locations attributed to him. The current bridge is believed to date back to the late 15th or early 16th century and has undergone several repairs and renovations over its lifetime, including a notable restoration in 1658.
The bridge was originally used by horse-drawn vehicles, farm carts, and pedestrians, but with the increase in motor vehicle usage, the bridge suffered damage, leading to the introduction of weight restrictions and traffic lights. In 1978, a new bridge and by-pass were constructed upstream from the medieval bridge, reducing the Bangor-on-Dee Bridge to one-way traffic from the west.
Bangor Bridge is a historic and valuable structure, connecting the village high street and the A525 road bypass and is a scheduled monument with a rich history dating back to medieval times.
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