Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl
In or near Montgomery Town F.C..
Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Caereinion · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal in Garthmyl, use the postcode SY15 6RS for sat-nav directions. The nearest railway station is Castle Caereinion, located 7.6 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 16375). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Part of an important group of canal structures at the former Garthmyl wharf. History: The Montgomeryshire Canal was built as far as Garthmyl 1794-1797, and extended in 1815. This bridge is the first to be built as part of the extension of the canal to Newtown. Exterior: Red brick single arch span, with blue brick to parapet (representing a later rebuilding); rusticated stone string course at foot of parapet. Location: Carries the former main Newtown-Welshpool road over the Montgomery Canal immediately north of the Nags Head Public House.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal is located in Garthmyl, Mid Wales. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5835, -3.1907
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Berriew
- Postcode
- SY15 6RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Caereinion — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29494062 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl?
- Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY15 6RS), in the parish of Berriew.
- What is Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl?
- Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Caereinion, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY15 6RS.
- Is Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl a listed building?
- Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge 131 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Garthmyl?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Caereinion, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY15 6RS.