Historic bridges · South Wales
White Bridge
Also known as: Y Bont Wen
White Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Carmarthen · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit White Bridge in Carmarthenshire, the nearest railway station is Carmarthen, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
White Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Y Bont Wen. Coordinates: 51.8489°, -4.3165°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Details MAWDESLEY MEADOW LANE SD 41 NE 8/159 White Bridge - II Public road bridge over new cut of River Douglas. Probably early- to mid-C18. Squared sandstone. Three span. Segmental arches with rusticated voussoirs, keystones, arch-bands; rounded cutwaters of rock-faced stone with concave chamfered tops dying into pilasters; plain cornice, parapet and rounded coping (which may be replacements). History: Douglas Navigation built 1720-42. Closely resembles Great Hanging Bridge, Croston CP (q.v.). Item crosses boundary with Rufford CP, West Lancs District. Listing NGR: SD4678215657 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 184413 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
White Bridge, known in Welsh as Y Bont Wen, is a bridge located in Carmarthen, South Wales. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the parish and contributes to the region's architectural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8489, -4.3165
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Carmarthen
- Postcode
- SA31 3AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Carmarthen — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w657044684 (ODbL)
- commons: Bascule bridge, Carmarthen (geograph 3013799).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near White Bridge
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is White Bridge?
- White Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA31 3AS), in the parish of Carmarthen.
- What is White Bridge?
- White Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to White Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA31 3AS.
- Is White Bridge a listed building?
- White Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is White Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, White Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to White Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA31 3AS.