Aqueducts · South Wales
Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W )
Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) — carries the canal around the steep hillside and over the stream down from Cwm Llanwenarth. Immediately south-west of and high above Govilon. To south of aqueduct over road from Govilon to Twyn Allws.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) is a aqueduct in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "carries the canal around the steep hillside and over the stream down from Cwm Llanwenarth. Immediately south-west of and high above Govilon. To south of aqueduct over road from Govilon to Twyn Allws.". Coordinates: 51.8169°, -3.0694°.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=17629
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 Embanked Aqueduct, located southwest of Govilon in South Wales, is a Grade II listed building situated in the parish of Llanfoist Fawr. It features accompanying wall and gate-piers and is part of the River Wye Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 51.8169, -3.0694
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llanfoist Fawr
- Postcode
- NP7 9RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29495194 (CC0)
- commons: Llanwenarth aqueduct on the Monmouthshire ^ Brecon Canal - geograph.org.uk - 2177337.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W )?
- Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 9RX), in the parish of Llanfoist Fawr.
- What is Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W )?
- Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) — carries the canal around the steep hillside and over the stream down from Cwm Llanwenarth. Immediately south-west of and high above Govilon. To south of aqueduct over road from Govilon to Twyn Allws.
- How do I get to Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W )?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 9RX.
- Is Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) a listed building?
- Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) a protected site?
- Yes — Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) free to visit?
- Yes, Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W )?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 9RX.