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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· South Wales

Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

In or near Newport.

Free admission

Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Pylon on the west side of former canal - geograph.org.uk - 2001565

Jaggery β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Cwmbran Β· 2.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Canal bridge at Shop Lock on 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 81863). 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=81863

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

The canal bridge at Shop Lock is located on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Llantarnam, South Wales. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.6317, -3.0236
District
Torfaen
Parish
Llantarnam
Postcode
NP44 7AH
Parliamentary constituency
Torfaen
Nearest railway station
Cwmbran β€” 2.9 km

Sources

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Literary houses Β· South Wales

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Memorials & monuments Β· South Wales

John Williams Fielding VC

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Where to eat & stay near Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Places to stay

Warning sign alongside the A4051 Cwmbran Drive, Llantarnam, Cwmbran - geograph.org.uk - 6456233πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South Wales

Parkway Hotel

Parkway Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

β†— parkwayhotelandspa.com
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Hotels Β· South Wales

Rising Sun

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β†— therisingsunnewport.co.uk
Debenhams name sign, Upper Dock Street, Newport - geograph.org.uk - 5905990πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South Wales

Mercure Hotel

Mercure Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Hotels Β· South Wales

The Priory Hotel

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B&Bs Β· South Wales

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn β€” a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.

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Campsites Β· South Wales

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite

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Places to eat & drink

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

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Harvester

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CafΓ©s Β· South Wales

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre

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Welsh Oak

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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

Ye Olde Murenger House

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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
Toby Carvery

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Toby Carvery

Toby Carvery β€” a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.

Free↗ tobycarvery.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP44 7AH), in the parish of Llantarnam.
What is Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP44 7AH.
Is Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a listed building?
Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a protected site?
Yes β€” Canal bridge at Shop Lock on 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 Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal free to visit?
Yes, Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is free to enter.
How do I get to Canal bridge at Shop Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP44 7AH.