Historic bridges · South Wales
Wireworks Bridge
In or near St Briavels.
Wireworks 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
- Chepstow · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wireworks Bridge is a historic bridge in South Wales. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.6 km away. Postcode area NP16.
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Official information
Wireworks Bridge is a historic structure located in Tintern, known for its picturesque views and significance in the local area. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks and explore the surrounding natural beauty.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wireworks Bridge is a bridge located in the Wye Valley, South Wales (postcode NP16). It is situated within designated areas including the River Wye SSSI, Severn Estuary SSSI, and the Wye Valley AONB, highlighting its ecological significance and scenic surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6994, -2.6813
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Wye Valley
- Postcode
- NP16 6SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 6.6 km
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- osm: w1106825251 (ODbL)
- commons: Old Tramway Bridge and the Abbey.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wireworks Bridge?
- Wireworks Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6SZ), in the parish of Wye Valley.
- What is Wireworks Bridge?
- Wireworks Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wireworks Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6SZ.
- Is Wireworks Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Wireworks Bridge is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wireworks Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wireworks Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wireworks Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6SZ.