Listed Buildings : Holt Bridge

Holt Bridge

Holt bridge spans the River Dee and crosses the boundary between Wales and England, at Farndon. It is a medieval road bridge of uncertain date. The bridge was built during the reign of Edward 111 in 1338-9. In 1368 a trail at the County Court at Chester refers to a bridge between Farndon and Holt, constructed by John, Earl of Warenne. However, the present structure is more likely to be 15th or 16th Century. The bridge featured prominently in the Civil War with both sides trying to take control of the crossing.

It is built of the local and distinctive red sandstone with 8 segmental arches crossing the river, separated on both sides by pointed cutwaters with refuges. An arch exists in the causeway on the Welsh side, which was the site of a former chapel.
Listed Grade 1 for its medieval origins and one of Wales most important bridges. It is located in Holt Conservation Area.

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