The minor road on the east side of the Afon Dulas is believed to be of Roman origin.

In 1910, this road was still mostly cobbled, with sections that crossed bedrock showing deep wheel ruts.

[2] In 2012, Mark Bridger, a resident of Ceinws, abducted and murdered five-year-old April Jones from the nearby town of Machynlleth.

[4] His house was subsequently demolished and a memorial garden to April Jones was constructed on the site.

A steeply-graded branch line crossed the river and led to the Era quarry, where slate could be taken from for transport to Machynlleth for transshipment.