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Historic Bridge Receives Blue Plaque - 1 Apr 2010
The Robertstown Tramroad Bridge, which crosses the River Cynon near Aberdare, was one of the first to carry rails and was completed in 1811 to link the Tramroad coming from the Hirwaun ironworks to the head of the Aberdare canal at Cwmbach.
The plaque and an information board which tells the story of the Bridge was unveiled by Cllr. Robert Smith, Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf and Alun Griffiths, Chair of the Institution of Civil Engineers Wales who have part funded the placement of the information board in recognition of the significance in engineering history of the Bridge.
Chair of the Institution of Civil Engineers Wales, Alun Griffiths said: "I am pleased to be here today at Robertstown to jointly unveil this plaque and information panel commemorating an historic survivor from the industrial revolution.
"This bridge, with a span of over 36 feet, is almost two hundred years old, being built in 1811 by the Aberdare Canal Company to carry the 4ft 2ins (1271mm) gauge tramroad on its way from Hirwaun to the canal head at Cwmbach."
In thanking the Institute for their help, Cllr. Robert Smith expressed his delight that there are so many historic sites in the County Borough for all to enjoy.
"Clearly as a county borough we have a phenomenal amount to offer considering the wealth of historical sites that have already received Blue Plaques," he said.
"From actors and opera stars to pioneers in cremation and football managers, the wealth of talent is quite extraordinary. Couple this with historical sites such as workhouses, chapels, collieries and the many events to have taken place in the county borough, you get a flavour of how important Rhondda Cynon Taf is not just in British history, but worldwide."
The Blue Plaque Heritage Trail scheme is being implemented by the Council with £49,200 of support funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
