Across Machine Bridge, Treforest
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Across Machine Bridge, Treforest
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 9 Dec 2011
The bridge across the River Taff is also known locally as Pont-y-Doctor after industrialist Dr Richard Griffiths, who built it in 1809 to carry horse-drawn drams of coal from the Rhondda valleys to join the Glamorganshire Canal at Treforest. The triple-arched bridge is the oldest of its kind. It is now restricted to single-lane traffic because of damage to a concrete structure that was added in 1913 to create a double lane. The metal structure on the right was added to strengthen the bridge. The bridge was Grade II* listed in February 2001.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.594899
Longitude
-3.323197