Historic bridges · South Wales
Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge
In or near Treforest.
Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge — 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
- Quakers Yard · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 87705). 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=87705
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South Wales. It is recognised for its architectural significance and contribution to the region's railway heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6711, -3.3302
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Treharris
- Postcode
- CF46 5PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Quakers Yard — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q122215842 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge?
- Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF46 5PD), in the parish of Treharris.
- What is Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge?
- Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Quakers Yard, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF46 5PD.
- Is Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge a listed building?
- Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge free to visit?
- Yes, Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Quakers Yard, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF46 5PD.