Historic bridges · South Wales
Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn
In or near Newport.
Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn, you can take a train to Newport station, which is approximately 3.3 km away. The postcode for the area is NP20 6NX. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 21947). 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: Listed as a significant element of the engineering works associated with the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. History: Built c. 1795. The eastern branch of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal was authorised by Act of Parliament in 1792, and officially opened in 1799. It ran from Newport to Pontnewynydd, and was engineered by Thomas Dadford Jnr. The canal connected with several tramroads belonging to the same company (Monmouthshire Canal Navigation Company), carrying coal down to the wharves. The branch was 11 miles (18.6 kilometres) long and rose 447 feet (136 metres) through 42 locks. The contemporary western branch, 12 miles (20.3 kilometres) long, ran to Crumlin. In 1812, the eastern branch was connected to the Brecon and Abergavenny Canal at Pontymoile Basin, and this became the main line. In 1853-55, the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company built a railway down to Newport, the company amalgamating with the Great Western Railway in 1880. The canal then became increasingly disused. The Crumlin branch closed in 1949, the main line in 1962. Exterior: Rubble-built hump-backed bridge. Semi-elliptical arch with stone voussoirs. Parapets with cement copings, splayed to square piers on W side. Towing path runs under bridge, along W side.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, located southeast of Pentwyn in South Wales, is a Grade II listed building. It serves as a notable structure within the parish of Bettws, contributing to the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6161, -3.0180
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Bettws
- Postcode
- NP20 6NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29499202 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn?
- Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 6NX), in the parish of Bettws.
- What is Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn?
- Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 6NX.
- Is Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn a listed building?
- Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal SE of Pentwyn?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 6NX.