Historic bridges · North Wales
Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road
In or near Wrexham.
Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Paul Foster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gwersyllt · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over Former Railway on Highfield Road, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Gwersyllt, which is 1.2 km away. The postcode for the location is LL11 4US, and entry is free.
About
Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 16535). 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: A good example of a late cast-iron bridge (the best surviving example of this type of construction in the area), and a significant relic of the former importance of the railway network in this area. History: Towards the junction of Highfield Road and Poolmouth Road, the bridge carries Highfield Road over the sunken bed of the former railway line next to Oakfield House. The railway was the Brymbo branch of the Wrexham, Mold, and Connahs Quay Railway, which opened as far as the Moss and Pentre Station (serving Gatewen Colliery) in 1882. Exterior: Slightly bellied cast-iron girders carry the road bed between rusticated stone abutments, surmounted by similarly rusticated piers. Parapets to either side are cast-iron railings, the curved braces to head and foot forming arcaded decoration. Location: Towards the junction of Highfield Road and Poolmouth Road, the bridge carries Highfield Road over the sunken bed of the former railway line next to Oakfield House.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Over Former Railway, located on Highfield Road in North Wales, is a Grade II listed building. This structure reflects the historical significance of the former railway infrastructure in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0630, -3.0242
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Gwersyllt
- Postcode
- LL11 4US
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Nearest railway station
- Gwersyllt — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29494214 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road?
- Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL11 4US), in the parish of Gwersyllt.
- What is Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road?
- Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road?
- The nearest railway station is Gwersyllt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL11 4US.
- Is Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road a listed building?
- Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Former Railway, Highfield Road?
- The nearest railway station is Gwersyllt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL11 4US.