Literary houses · South Wales
Monnow Bridge
In or near Wyesham.
Monnow Bridge — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Monnow Bridge is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. Bridge in Monmouth, Wales
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monnow Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in South Wales, established in 1300. It features a distinctive gatehouse and is the only surviving example of a fortified river bridge in Britain. The bridge spans the River Monnow, providing a significant historical connection between the town of Monmouth and the surrounding areas. Its architectural design reflects the defensive needs of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8090, -2.7200
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 5ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- 01600712298
- Established
- 1300
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q250115 (CC0)
- fsq: 4b75810ff964a52056102ee3 (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monnow Bridge?
- Monnow Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 5ER), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Monnow Bridge?
- Monnow Bridge — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to Monnow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.8 km away. The nearest town is Wyesham. Drivers can use postcode NP25 5ER.
- When was Monnow Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1300.
- Is Monnow Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Monnow Bridge is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Monnow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 5ER.