Historic bridges · South Wales
Rhydycar Canal Bridge
Rhydycar Canal Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rhydycar Canal Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 15677). 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=15677
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Joseph Parry's Cottage is a historic 19th-century ironworker's cottage that showcases the living conditions of ironworkers during the 1840s. It was the birthplace of composer Joseph Parry and features exhibitions about his life and work. The cottage offers educational visits for schools and community groups.
Place summary
Rhydycar Canal Bridge is a scheduled monument located in South Wales. It serves as a notable example of historical engineering in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7504, -3.3857
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Park
- Postcode
- CF48 1BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Phone
- (01685) 727371
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.cyfarthfa.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29493400 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rhydycar Canal Bridge?
- Rhydycar Canal Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF48 1BN), in the parish of Park.
- What is Rhydycar Canal Bridge?
- Rhydycar Canal Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rhydycar Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF48 1BN.
- Is Rhydycar Canal Bridge a listed building?
- Rhydycar Canal Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Rhydycar Canal Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Rhydycar Canal Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rhydycar Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF48 1BN.