Machine Bridge
On the list as Machine Bridge (also known as Pont y Doctor)
About Machine Bridge
Machine Bridge, listed as Machine Bridge (also known as Pont y Doctor), is one of 11 Grade II* listed buildings in Pontypridd and about 2,142 in Wales. It was among the first 40 buildings in Pontypridd to be listed, on 26 February 2001. Within 400 metres are 15 other listed buildings.
CadwRead the official list entryCadw’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · Record 24912↗Grade II* is for particularly important buildings of more than special interest, about 7.1% of all listed buildings in Wales. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Finding Machine Bridge
Pontypridd
Memorial to Evan and James JamesGrade II*0.7mi
Former Tinning House at Treforest Tinplate WorksGrade II*0.8miFormer Smithy at Treforest Tinplate WorksGrade II*0.8mi
Former Rolling Mill at Treforest Tinplate WorksGrade II*0.8mi5 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Grade I and II* walls, gates and bridges near Pontypridd
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Machine Bridge
Is Machine Bridge listed?
Yes. Machine Bridge (also known as Pont y Doctor) is listed Grade II* on Cadw’s register (record 24912), first listed on 26 February 2001.
Can you visit Machine Bridge?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
Listed buildings: Cadw, © Crown copyright, via DataMapWales. Photos: Wikimedia Commons and Geograph, credited above, copied to our own server. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sources: Cadw listed buildings, scheduled monuments and registered historic parks and gardens via DataMapWales, October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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