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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South Wales

Plate-Girder Bridge

In or near Swansea.

Free admission

Plate-Girder Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Bridge over the Afon into Port Talbot docks - geograph.org.uk - 451874

Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Port Talbot Parkway · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Plate-Girder Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 23153). 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=23153

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Plate-Girder Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South Wales. It is notable for its distinctive plate-girder construction, exemplifying early 20th-century engineering techniques.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5888, -3.7978
Parish
Sandfields East
Postcode
SA12 6BT
Parliamentary constituency
Aberafan Maesteg
Nearest railway station
Port Talbot Parkway1.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Plate-Girder Bridge

Places to stay

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Grand Hotel — a hotel in wales south.

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Campsites · South Wales

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Ambassador Hotel

Ambassador Hotel — a hotel in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

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Restaurants · South Wales

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Cafés · South Wales

Old Market Tavern

Old Market Tavern — a café in wales south.

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The Pump House — a restaurant in wales south.

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Restaurants · South Wales

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plate-Girder Bridge?
Plate-Girder Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA12 6BT), in the parish of Sandfields East.
What is Plate-Girder Bridge?
Plate-Girder Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Plate-Girder Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Port Talbot Parkway, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA12 6BT.
Is Plate-Girder Bridge a listed building?
Plate-Girder Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Plate-Girder Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Plate-Girder Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Plate-Girder Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Port Talbot Parkway, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA12 6BT.