Llanrwst Bridge Panorama is a photograph by Adrian Evans which was uploaded on September 18th, 2015.
Llanrwst Bridge Panorama
15th century cottage, once a courthouse, and now a tea-room next to Pont Fawr Bridge Llanrwst north Wales, UK
A ford crossed the river Conwy... more
by Adrian Evans
Title
Llanrwst Bridge Panorama
Artist
Adrian Evans
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Digital Art
Description
15th century cottage, once a courthouse, and now a tea-room next to Pont Fawr Bridge Llanrwst north Wales, UK
A ford crossed the river Conwy in this vicinity long before it was bridged. The original bridge was declared unsafe in 1626 and preparations began for its replacement, In 1634 four Lancashire stonemasons were contracted to build the new bridge. The year 1636 and the royal coat of arms are shown on a plaque on the upstream side of the bridge, which is known as Pont Fawr - large bridge.
The workmen who built the bridge inserted the keystones for the central arch upside down. This was not discovered until the opening day, when the arch collapsed. The central arch rises to c.18 metres above the water.
The bridge features cutwaters stonework shaped like a ships bow up its full height. The river is the outlet for rainwater and meltwater from across a large area of Snowdonia one of the wettest places in Britain. The western arch was rebuilt in 1703, after the original collapsed in 1702. Since then the bridge has stood the test of countless floods and the advent of motorised road vehicles.
The bridge is too narrow for vehicles to pass, and the hump-back limits forward visibility. This explains the local nickname Pont y Rhegi bridge of swearing.
Arty panorama version
Uploaded
September 18th, 2015
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Comments (27)
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Love the colors and subject in this beautiful image Adrian! We added our Like. Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Jeffrey Miklush
Congratulations, your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a Feature on the home page of the Amateur Photographers – 1 per Day Limit group !!
Gabriella Weninger - David
Oh my goodness, what a gorgeous Image and so wonderful place... STUNNING capture Adrian!!!
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Sabrina Wheeler
Gorgeous composition, colors, perspective and more! What a beautiful image to hang on any wall! Lovely! l/f/t
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for the feature of your artwork on the homepage of Digital Magic 9-18-15!