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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· South Wales

Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment

In or near Betws.

Free admission

Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Wall of Upper Lliw Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 3695981

John Finch β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Pantyffynnon Β· 6.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 81067). 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=81067

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Valve Tower at Upper Lliw Reservoir, located in Mawr, South Wales, is a Grade II listed bridge featuring a distinctive tower and bridge abutment. This structure serves as a critical component of the reservoir's water management system.

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Coordinates
51.7361, -3.9413
District
Swansea
Parish
Mawr
Postcode
SA5 7NS
Parliamentary constituency
Gower
Nearest railway station
Pantyffynnon β€” 6.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment?
Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA5 7NS), in the parish of Mawr.
What is Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment?
Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment?
The nearest railway station is Pantyffynnon, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA5 7NS.
Is Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment a listed building?
Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment free to visit?
Yes, Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment is free to enter.
How do I get to Valve tower at Upper Lliw reservoir with bridge and bridge abutment?
The nearest railway station is Pantyffynnon, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA5 7NS.