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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· South Wales

Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Free admission

Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.

NCN49 by Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, passing Waun-y-Clare Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7024949

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Pontypool and New Inn Β· 2.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 18736). 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

http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=18736

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge 59 is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in South Wales. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the canal system, reflecting the engineering practices of its time.

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Coordinates
51.7171, -3.0118
Parish
Goetre Fawr
Postcode
NP4 8RD
Parliamentary constituency
Monmouthshire
Nearest railway station
Pontypool and New Inn β€” 2.2 km

Sources

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Nearby

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Follies Β· South Wales

Folly Tower, Pontypool

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Gardens Β· South Wales

Persondy

Persondy β€” a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Places to stay

The Travelodge motel in Pontypool - geograph.org.uk - 1950897πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South Wales

Best Western

Best Western β€” a hotel in wales south.

β†— bestwestern.co.uk
Pont Kemys Caravan and Camping Park nameboard - geograph.org.uk - 7821219πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South Wales

Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park

Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park β€” a campsite in wales south.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— pontkemys.co.uk
House, St Mary's Hill, Llanfair Kilgeddin - geograph.org.uk - 6846916πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South Wales

Medley Meadow

Medley Meadow β€” a campsite in wales south.

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Hotels Β· South Wales

Glen-Yr-Afon Hotel

Glen-Yr-Afon Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Hotels Β· South Wales

Three Salmons Hotel

Three Salmons Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Hotels Β· South Wales

Kings Head Hotel

Kings Head Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

β†— kingsheadusk.com

Places to eat & drink

Little Crown

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Little Crown

Little Crown β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— thelittlecrown.co.uk
Eastern end of High Street, Abersychan - geograph.org.uk - 6348670πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Cafe

The Cafe β€” a restaurant in wales south.

Harvester in Cwmbran town centre - geograph.org.uk - 6260347πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Harvester

Harvester β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— harvester.co.uk
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Restaurants Β· South Wales

Nags Head

Nags Head β€” a restaurant in wales south.

Free↗ nagsheadusk.co.uk
Car park, White Horse Inn - geograph.org.uk - 8300483πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire

The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire in Wales South, United Kingdom.

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Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Priory Hotel & Restaurant

The Priory Hotel & Restaurant β€” a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: international. 3-star.

β†— thepriorycaerleon.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 8RD), in the parish of Goetre Fawr.
What is Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 8RD.
Is Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a listed building?
Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a protected site?
Yes β€” Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal free to visit?
Yes, Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge 59, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 8RD.