Historic bridges · South Wales
Newport Bridge
Also known as: Bont Casnewydd
In or near Newport.
Newport Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Newport Bridge is located in Newport, South Wales, with the nearest railway station being Newport, just 0.5 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for navigation is NP19 7AA.
About
Newport Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1927. Also known as: Bont Casnewydd. Coordinates: 51.5905°, -2.9938°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Heritage listing
Newport Bridge (colloquially called Town Bridge) crosses the River Usk in Newport. Opened in 1927, it connects the High Street and Clarence Place with Newport Castle and Newport city centre.
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Official information
The Newport Bridge features a bronze sculpture of a Gloucester Old Spot pig, symbolizing over 700 years of markets in Newport. It is located outside the rear entrance of the Victorian indoor market.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Newport Bridge (colloquially called Town Bridge) crosses the River Usk in Newport. Opened in 1927, it connects the High Street and Clarence Place with Newport Castle and Newport city centre.
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Background
Description
The first stone bridge on the site was a bridge of five arches, erected in 1800 by David Edwards (son of William Edwards). It was widened and improved in 1866 by adding footpaths on both sides. The original foundation stone bearing the inscription "This bridge was erected at the expense of the County by David Edwards and his two sons William and Thomas. Completed AD MDCCC." is now set into the stonework of Caerleon Bridge.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5905, -2.9938
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- St. Julians
- Postcode
- NP19 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Established
- 1927
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 0.5 km
- Opening
- 22 June 1927
Sources
- osm: w386983646 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Newport Town Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Newport Town Bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Theatres · 0.1 km
Newport Castle
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Old Green Mural
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Newport Technical Institute
Historic houses · 0.1 km
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Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
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The NEON
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Newport Market
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Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newport Bridge?
- Newport Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP19 7AA), in the parish of St. Julians.
- What is Newport Bridge?
- Newport Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newport Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP19 7AA.
- When was Newport Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1927.
- Is Newport Bridge a listed building?
- Newport Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Newport Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Newport Bridge is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Newport Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Newport Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newport Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP19 7AA.