Spean Khmeng (Svay Leu)

Very small laterite bridge located northeast of Wat Svay Leu. It features corbelled arches. By eye, it is around 4-5 m wide and 6 m or so long with three visible arches. Across the top, it has deep ruts that one assumes are from usage in recent times. It also has sandstone plinths that are perhaps remnants of an unfinished balustrade.

Map

*Important: mapped location may only be approximated to the district level/village only. To visit sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a local guide from the area read more.

Site Info

Historical Inventories of Spean Khmeng

  • 1900, E. Aymonier, Le Cambodge, Tome I, pg. 425 (Site Name: Spean Komeng, Poeung Keng Kang Region: Khvao)
  • 1902, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome I, pg. 315 (IK #: 228 Site Name: Spean Komeng Region: Promtep, Kompong Thom)
  • 1926, Liste des Monuments Historiques, #: 216 Site: Spean Khmeng - Bridge. Region: Kompong Svay
  • 1979, Boulbet, Le Phnom Kulen et sa région carte et commentaire Jean Boulbet (JB#: 335 Site Name: Spean Khmeng)
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