Canal locks · South Wales
Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock
In or near Newport.
Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock — Grade II listed building in Newport City. Situated W of Blaen-y-pant Cresent, with open fields to the W.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock is a place of interest in South Wales. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Newport East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newport, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area NP20.
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Heritage listing
Gwastad Bridge is a significant structure over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, designated for its historical and architectural value. It reflects the transport heritage of the area and has been listed since 1999. The bridge's design and location contribute to the character of the surrounding landscape.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gwastad Bridge is a Grade II listed lock located over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Bettws, South Wales (postcode NP20). It is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6021, -3.0116
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Bettws
- Postcode
- NP20 5PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29499207 (CC0)
- commons: Gwasted Mawr lock - geograph.org.uk - 884635.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock?
- Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 5PZ), in the parish of Bettws.
- What is Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock?
- Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock — Grade II listed building in Newport City. Situated W of Blaen-y-pant Cresent, with open fields to the W.
- How do I get to Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 5PZ.
- Is Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock a listed building?
- Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gwastad Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 5PZ.