Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron
In or near Abermule with Llandyssil.
Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron — 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 · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal in Fron, the nearest railway station is Castle Caereinion, which is 8.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SY15 6RZ, and entry is free.
About
Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 16368). 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
Exterior: 16368 Carries a drive-way over the canal on the W side of the A483 immediately SW of Maes Fron, 0.3km approx. S of Fron Post Office Stores. History: The Shropshire Union Railways and Canal Company purchased the western branch of the Montgomeryshire Canal in 1850, and carried out a programme of engineering work, including the replacement of several early bridges. This swing bridge is built to a design associated with the Company, and is likely to be late C19. Description: Bellied cast-iron girders carry the decking of the bridge, which swings into a blue brick turning circle on the W bank of the canal. Rails to either side probably later additions or renewals. An interesting example of an iron-girder swing bridge, and one of a very small number of such bridges dating from the later C19 engineering work on the canal.
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 139 is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Montgomeryshire Canal in Mid Wales. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5681, -3.2156
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Berriew
- Postcode
- SY15 6RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Caereinion — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29494055 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron?
- Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY15 6RZ), in the parish of Berriew.
- What is Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron?
- Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Caereinion, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY15 6RZ.
- Is Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron a listed building?
- Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge 139 Over The Montgomeryshire Canal, Fron?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY15 6RZ. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency.