Robertstown Bridge, Aberdare
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Visit websiteThis bridge was built in 1811 to carry a 1271 mm.(4 ft. 2 ins.) gauge tramroad across the river Cynon. It is of cast iron, made at the Abernant Ironworks nearby. It served to carry coal to the canal head of the Aberdare Canal which joined the Glamorganshire Canal at Abercynon. It is believed to be the oldest railway bridge in the world and actually bears the date of construction. It is a scheduled Ancient Monument and has been awarded a Blue Plaque by the local authority.
By Road: At a roundabout on A4059 in Aberdare there is a concrete road between the A4059 and Meirion Street. The bridge is a short distance on the right hand side.
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