Bridge at Tregroes
A Grade II Listed Building in Pencoed, Bridgend
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.5254 / 51°31'31"N
Longitude: -3.4899 / 3°29'23"W
OS Eastings: 296738
OS Northings: 181777
OS Grid: SS967817
Mapcode National: GBR HJ.H0X3
Mapcode Global: VH5HD.GXDG
Plus Code: 9C3RGGG6+53
Entry Name: Bridge at Tregroes
Listing Date: 4 March 1998
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 19476
Building Class: Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
ID on this website: 300019476
Location: Located on the driveway leading to Tregroes House, just before the drive forms a circle in front of the house. The bridge crosses a small pool or stream which is currently dry.
County: Bridgend
Community: Pencoed (Pen-coed)
Community: Pencoed
Locality: Tregroes
Traditional County: Glamorgan
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Bridge
Driveway bridge
History
The bridge may be early C18 like the house, but the iron railings are probably part of the later C19 remodelling.
Exterior
Low flat-decked bridge of coursed masonry. Round arch with voussoirs, above which is a substantial string course of dressed stone blocks with margin draughting, supporting decorative iron railings. The railings have 4 panels to each side with diagonal struts and a geometrical motif in the centre. The posts have turned finials.
Reasons for Listing
Listed as a decorative garden feature of character which contributes to the architectural setting of Tregroes House.
External Links
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