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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· South Wales

Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road

In or near Newport.

Free admission

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

Black signpost alongside Darran Road, Risca - geograph.org.uk - 3813559

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

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Crosskeys Β· 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 21007). 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=21007

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road is a Grade II listed bridge located in Crosskeys, South Wales. It serves as a notable crossing over the canal, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.

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

Coordinates
51.6177, -3.1074
District
Caerphilly
Parish
Crosskeys
Postcode
NP11 6GY
Parliamentary constituency
Newport West and Islwyn
Nearest railway station
Crosskeys β€” 1.3 km

Sources

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St Mary and St Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church

St Mary and St Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church β€” church in Risca, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales.

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Memorials & monuments Β· South Wales

John C Hayward

John C Hayward β€” a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road

Places to stay

Cwm Carn Lake - geograph.org.uk - 3926028πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South Wales

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite β€” a campsite in wales south.

Shared-use track by Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Cefn - geograph.org.uk - 7012133πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South Wales

Rising Sun

Rising Sun β€” a hotel in wales south.

β†— therisingsunnewport.co.uk
Shops in Victoria Terrace, Newbridge - geograph.org.uk - 7200014πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South Wales

Ty Croeso

Ty Croeso β€” a hostel in wales south.

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.

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Lane to Pant-ysgawen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4638088πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South Wales

CRAI Scout Activity Centre

CRAI Scout Activity Centre β€” a campsite in wales south.

Lane to Pant-ysgawen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4638088πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South Wales

Lodge

Lodge β€” a hostel in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

Queueing traffic at the edge of Pontymister - geograph.org.uk - 5757056πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South Wales

Welsh Oak

Welsh Oak in Wales South, United Kingdom.

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CafΓ©s Β· South Wales

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre β€” a cafΓ© in wales south.

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Restaurants Β· South Wales

Islwyn Inn

Islwyn Inn β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— islwyninn.co.uk
The former Mynyddislwyn Urban District Council Offices - geograph.org.uk - 5509905πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South Wales

Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House

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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
Yellow and green box on a High Street wall, Newport - geograph.org.uk - 7869396πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South Wales

Ye Olde Murenger House

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β†— southwalesargus.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road?
Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP11 6GY), in the parish of Crosskeys.
What is Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road?
Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road?
The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP11 6GY.
Is Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road a listed building?
Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road a protected site?
Yes β€” Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road free to visit?
Yes, Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road is free to enter.
How do I get to Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at Darren Road?
The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP11 6GY.