Historic bridges · North Wales
Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge
In or near Llanyblodwel.
Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penygarreg Lane Halt · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clafton Bridge, the nearest railway station is Penygarreg Lane Halt, located 4.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY22 6PP, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 8516). 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: Group value with the other listed items at Clafton Bridge. History: Dating from the original period of canal building 1794-7 and originally carrying the main Llanymynech to Welshpool road. Exterior: Cemented red brick, rubble at lowest level, chamfered stone coping. Single elliptical arch with archring chamfered to towpath side, stone quayside edging. Ramped abutment walls and parapets curve out to brick piers, south east side ends against small gabled warehouse. Location: Clafton Bridge with its long rising approaches carries the B4393 over the Montgomeryshire Canal.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clafton Bridge (No.100) is a Grade II listed bridge located on Canal Road in Llandysilio, North Wales. It features attached parapets flanking the road approaches, contributing to its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7598, -3.0911
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llandysilio
- Postcode
- SY22 6PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Penygarreg Lane Halt — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29487406 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge?
- Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY22 6PP), in the parish of Llandysilio.
- What is Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge?
- Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penygarreg Lane Halt, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY22 6PP.
- Is Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge a listed building?
- Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clafton Bridge (No.100) & attached Parapets Flanking Road Approaches,Canal Road,Clafton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penygarreg Lane Halt, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY22 6PP.