Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Tanhouse Bridge, Wern
In or near Llanyblodwel.
Tanhouse Bridge, Wern — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tanhouse Bridge in Wern, the nearest railway station is Welshpool, located 6.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Tanhouse Bridge, Wern is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 15439). 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: One of a number of ironwork structures added during engineering improvements to the canal in early C19. Exterior: Stone coped brick abutments with blue engineering brick chamfered vertical corners. Applied iron strips to protect corners on towpath. Bridge of five fish-bellied cast iron T -joists with 170 x 40mm bottom flange, depth 210-280mm, the outer joist cast iron with pockets for timber guard rail, all bearing on stone padstones. Roadway carried on later corrugated iron between joists. Oval cast iron plate with bridge number affixed to abutment under bridge. Towpath revetted with special large cow-nosed blue engineering bricks by Tibbington Co. Tipton. [Staffs], probably set in 1880-1890 when canal was overhauled by the Shropshire Union Railways and Canal Co. Location: Canal bridge No.108 over the Montgomeryshire Canal.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tanhouse Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Wern, North Wales. It is recognised for its architectural significance and contributes to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7126, -3.1052
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llandrinio
- Postcode
- SY21 9LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29493189 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tanhouse Bridge, Wern?
- Tanhouse Bridge, Wern is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 9LG), in the parish of Llandrinio.
- What is Tanhouse Bridge, Wern?
- Tanhouse Bridge, Wern — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tanhouse Bridge, Wern?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 9LG.
- Is Tanhouse Bridge, Wern a listed building?
- Tanhouse Bridge, Wern is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tanhouse Bridge, Wern free to visit?
- Yes, Tanhouse Bridge, Wern is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tanhouse Bridge, Wern?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 9LG.