Historic bridges · South Wales
Old Wye Bridge
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Old Wye Bridge — Grade I 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
- Chepstow · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Wye Bridge, the nearest railway station is Chepstow, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is NP16 5EZ.
About
Old Wye Bridge is a Grade I listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 2479). 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
The Old Wye Bridge or Town Bridge at Chepstow, known historically as Chepstow Bridge, crosses the River Wye between Monmouthshire in Wales and Gloucestershire in England, close to Chepstow Castle. Although there had been earlier wooden bridges on the site since Norman times, the current road bridge was constructed of cast iron in 1816 during the Regency period, by John Rastrick of Bridgnorth, who greatly modified earlier plans by John Rennie. The bridge crosses a river with one of the highest tidal ranges in the world. It carried the main A48 road between Newport and Gloucester until 1988, when a new road bridge was opened downstream alongside Chepstow Railway Bridge. Before its temporary closure in 2025, the road bridge carried local traffic between Chepstow and Tutshill.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Chepstow Museum showcases the history of Chepstow, highlighting its significance as a port and market center. Visitors can explore various displays related to local industries, art, and the community's past, all housed in an 18th-century building near Chepstow Castle.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Old Wye Bridge or Town Bridge at Chepstow, known historically as Chepstow Bridge, crosses the River Wye between Monmouthshire in Wales and Gloucestershire in England, close to Chepstow Castle. Although there had been earlier wooden bridges on the site since Norman times, the current road bridge was constructed of cast iron in 1816 during the Regency period, by John Rastrick of Bridgnorth, who greatly modified earlier plans by John Rennie. The bridge crosses a river with one of the highest tidal ranges in the world. It carried the main A48 road between Newport and Gloucester until 1988, when a new road bridge was opened downstream alongside Chepstow Railway Bridge. Before its temporary closure in 2025, the road bridge carried local traffic between Chepstow and Tutshill. It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
In 1810 the bridge was again declared to be "in decay" and dangerous, and local magistrates commissioned engineer John Rennie, the architect of Waterloo Bridge in London, to design a new bridge. Rennie's designs, at an estimated cost of £41,890 (equivalent to £|r=-4}}}} in ), were considered to be too expensive, but action was eventually taken after a ship collided with the wooden bridge in 1812, demolishing part of it and causing six deaths. The bridge was designed by John Rastrick, in a style apparently inspired by the work of Thomas Telford. It was made of cast iron in five arches, cast at Bridgnorth, with a centre span of 34 m, intermediate spans of 21 m, and outer spans of 10 m. The…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6463, -2.6719
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Chepstow
- Postcode
- NP16 5EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- +44 1291 625 981
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 0.7 km
- Opening
- | toll =
- Official site
- www.monlife.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7085450 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Wye Bridge, Chepstow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Wye Bridge?
- Old Wye Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 5EZ), in the parish of Chepstow.
- What is Old Wye Bridge?
- Old Wye Bridge — Grade I listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Wye Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 5EZ.
- Who owns Old Wye Bridge?
- Old Wye Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Old Wye Bridge a listed building?
- Old Wye Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Old Wye Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Old Wye Bridge is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Old Wye Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Old Wye Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Wye Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 5EZ.