Historic bridges · South Wales
Tofs Lock Bridge
Tofs Lock Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Torpantau · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Tofs Lock Bridge is located in South Wales, with the postcode NP8 1ND. The nearest railway station is Torpantau, which is 9.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Tofs Lock Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 20373). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Listed for its special interest as an original Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal bridge. History: The Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal was promoted in 1792 to connect the upper Usk valley with the Monmouthshire Canal at Pontymoile and from there to the sea at Newport. The first section, between Gilwern and Talybont and including Llangynidr, was cut between 1797 and 1799, with the upper section between Talybont and Brecon opened in 1800, both sections engineered by Thomas Dadford. The lower section between Gilwern and Pontymoile was completed in 1812 and was engineered by William Crosley. In 1865 the Brecknock and Abergavenny and the Monmouthshire Canals merged to become the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, which was later incorporated into the Great Western Railway. The last toll was taken on the canal at Llangynidr in 1933. Restoration of the canal began in 1964. Exterior: Hump-backed bridge of rubble sandstone, with round arch and low parapet. The arch has keystone on W side (replaced to E). The abutments curve outwards on both sides and the parapet has square end piers. Location: On S side of B4558 and accessible only by towpath.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tofs Lock Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8705, -3.2547
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llangynidr
- Postcode
- NP8 1ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Torpantau — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29497713 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Lock No 67
Canal locks · 0.2 km
Workhouse Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Lock No 66
Canal locks · 0.3 km
Dan-y-graig Bridge (Canal Bridge No.137)
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Coombes Lock Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Lock No 65
Canal locks · 0.7 km
Llangynidr
Literary houses · 0.8 km
Obelisk monument S of St Tetta's church
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Church Of St Tetta
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Lower Lock Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Castle Farm Stone
Castles · 1.4 km
Buckland Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Canal locks · South Wales
Lock No 67
Lock No 67 — Grade II listed building in Llangynidr. To the west of Cwm Crawnon, the middle one of a group of three locks.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Workhouse Bridge
Workhouse Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Canal locks · South Wales
Lock No 66
Lock No 66 — Grade II listed building in Llangynidr. To the west of Cwm Crawnon; the lower of a group of three locks.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Dan-y-graig Bridge (Canal Bridge No.137)
Dan-y-graig Bridge (Canal Bridge No.137) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Coombes Lock Bridge
Coombes Lock Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Canal locks · South Wales
Lock No 65
Lock No 65 — Grade II listed building in Llangynidr. Situated midway between the Embanked Aqueduct over the Afon Crawnon and Bridge No 134.
Where to eat & stay near Tofs Lock Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7
📷 4
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Sultan of Wales
Sultan of Wales — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Skirrid Mountain Inn
Skirrid Mountain Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More bridges in this region
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Afon Taff Viaduct
Afon Taff Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Avonmouth Bridge
Avonmouth Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Biblins Bridge
Biblins Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Blackweir Bridge
Blackweir Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tofs Lock Bridge?
- Tofs Lock Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1ND), in the parish of Llangynidr.
- What is Tofs Lock Bridge?
- Tofs Lock Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tofs Lock Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Torpantau, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP8 1ND.
- Is Tofs Lock Bridge a listed building?
- Tofs Lock Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tofs Lock Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Tofs Lock Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tofs Lock Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1ND. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.