Historic bridges · South Wales
Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98)
Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) — 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
- Abergavenny · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 17632). 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=17632
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
Govilon Bridge, also known as Canal Bridge no 98, is a Grade II listed bridge located in South Wales. It is part of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. The bridge is notable for its historical significance within the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8173, -3.0666
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llanfoist Fawr
- Postcode
- NP7 9RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29495197 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Bridge 97B
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Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel
Chapels · 0.1 km
Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W )
Aqueducts · 0.2 km
Bridge 97A
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Govilon
Villages · 0.3 km
Llanwenarth Bridge (Canal Bridge No 99)
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Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 )
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Quarry Bridge (Canal Bridge no 96)
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Bridge 101 over the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal
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Llanwenarth
Villages · 1.4 km
Bridge 102 over the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal
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Pyscodlyn Camping and Caravan Site
Campsites · 1.7 km
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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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Llanwenarth Bridge (Canal Bridge No 99)
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Places to stay
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Pyscodlyn Camping and Caravan Site
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98)?
- Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 9RD), in the parish of Llanfoist Fawr.
- What is Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98)?
- Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98)?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 9RD.
- Is Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) a listed building?
- Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) a protected site?
- Yes — Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) free to visit?
- Yes, Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Govilon Bridge (Canal Bridge no 98)?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 9RD.