Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont Rhys Powell
In or near Longtown.
Pont Rhys Powell — Grade II 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
- Abergavenny · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pont Rhys Powell, the nearest railway station is Abergavenny, which is 8.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Pont Rhys Powell is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 19263). 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
Reason for designation: Included as the only surviving example of a C17 bridge in the Community. History: A bridge of C17 form although likely to have undergone considerable repair and rebuilding, for example the upstream face of the western arch. Exterior: Red sandstone rubble with some dressed stones. Two arch bridge with cutwater on both faces. Segmental arches rising to a hump over the pier, parapet walls and coping stones. Location: Carries the minor road to Cwmyoy about 100m north east of the Queen s Head Inn.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont Rhys Powell is a bridge located in South Wales. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8933, -3.0011
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Crucorney
- Postcode
- NP7 7ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 8.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29496674 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Pen Llwygy
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Great Llwygy
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Pen-Twyn
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Dirt Farm Cycle Centre
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.5 km
Cwmyoy
Villages · 1.7 km
Bryn Arw
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Pen-y-bont Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Millbrook
Historic houses · 1.8 km
St Martin's Church
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Twyn y Gaer, Llanfihangel Crucorney
Vineyards · 1.8 km
Trewyn House
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Twyn y Gaer
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont Rhys Powell?
- Pont Rhys Powell is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 7ND), in the parish of Crucorney.
- What is Pont Rhys Powell?
- Pont Rhys Powell — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont Rhys Powell?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 7ND.
- Is Pont Rhys Powell a listed building?
- Pont Rhys Powell is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont Rhys Powell a protected site?
- Yes — Pont Rhys Powell is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pont Rhys Powell free to visit?
- Yes, Pont Rhys Powell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont Rhys Powell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 7ND. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.