Cefn New Bridge

[davidla]

Can anyone advise me what year the new Cefn bridge was built? 

Even an approximate date would be much appreciated - apparently my great grandfather came to Cefn from Cornwall in the late 1800's to work on a bridge and ended up marrying his landlady! I'm assuming this was the bridge in question but I can't be sure. Thanks for any info.

David

[robertjones]

The 'BIBLE' on Merthyr Bridges is the excellent book of that title by Loe Davies
He gives information on 318 bridges in the borough of Merthyr Tydfil.

The New Cefn Bridge he dates as being 1909 /1910

The Cefn Cemetery Bridge 1905

The Cefn Coed Station Footbridge 1880


So many briges!!!

Robert

[davidla]

Many thanks Robert. My great grandfather died in 1903 so I guess that rules out 1 & 2 ! The footbridge however fits the dates I'm looking for - I'll dig a little deeper although the book you mention could provide further info.
Cheers Dave