Historic bridges · South Wales
Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 )
Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) — 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 · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 17635). 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=17635
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 Yard Bridge, also known as Canal Bridge No 97, is located in South Wales. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the region's canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8170, -3.0579
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llanfoist Fawr
- Postcode
- NP7 9PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29495201 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 )?
- Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 9PA), in the parish of Llanfoist Fawr.
- What is Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 )?
- Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 )?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 9PA.
- Is Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) a listed building?
- Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) a protected site?
- Yes — Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) free to visit?
- Yes, Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 ) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Govilon Yard Bridge ( Canal Bridge No 97 )?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 9PA.