Cenarth Bridge over the Teifi

Cenarth Bridge over the Teifi.

A bridge over the River Teifi at Cenarth has existed at least since 1188, when it was mentioned in the writings of Gerald of Wales. The present bridge was constructed between 1785 and 1787 by Messrs Watkins and Webb. It was designed by David Edwards (born 1748), who also built the Llandeilo Yr Ynys bridge near Nantgaredig earlier in 1786. The bridge was widened in 1852. More info.


An 1839 depiction of the bridge by Henry Gastineau in the Wales Illustrated magazine  is shown here.

Cenarth Mill alongside the bridge is probably one of the most photographed mills in Wales. It has a history going back to Edward I. The current building is 17th century and today houses the National Coracle centre.
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More info on Cenarth Bridge from the Engineering Times.