Historic bridges · South Wales
Wye Bridge, Monmouth
Also known as: Pont Gwy, Trefynwy
In or near Wyesham.
Wye Bridge, Monmouth — a Grade II*-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wye Bridge in Monmouth, you can reach it by traveling to Rookwood railway station, which is approximately 7.3 km away. The postcode for the bridge is NP25 3LS. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Wye Bridge, Monmouth is a Grade II*-listed building in wales-south, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
The Wye Bridge in Monmouth is a bridge across the River Wye. The A466 passes over it and immediately meets the A40 at its western end. The bridge is a grade II listed building. The total span of the bridge is 71 metres (233 ft).
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Creates Gallery is an art gallery located in Monmouth, showcasing a variety of fine art exhibitions. Visitors can explore different styles of artwork and enjoy a creative atmosphere.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Wye Bridge in Monmouth is a bridge across the River Wye. The A466 passes over it and immediately meets the A40 at its western end. The bridge is a grade II listed building. The total span of the bridge is 71 metres (233 ft).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The original wooden bridge was built in the Middle Ages; there is a clear reference to it in the fourteenth century. Earlier references to a bridge at Monmouth may refer either to a bridge over the Wye or to the fortified bridge over the Monnow, although local historian Keith Kissack wrote that the bridge was known to exist in 1282 when it formed a boundary with the Forest of Dean. It was completely rebuilt in stone in the early seventeenth century (1615–17). At that time, tolls were collected from all those crossing the bridge. A plaque on the parapet records the widening of the bridge on both sides in 1878–80 under the architect Edwin Seward of Cardiff, stating, This bridge was widened…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8114, -2.7099
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- 07535 160712
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.3 km
- Opening
- Thursday - Saturday 11am - 4pm; closed Sunday - Wednesday
- Official site
- www.createsgallery.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q3402798 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wye Bridge, Monmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wye Bridge, Monmouth?
- Wye Bridge, Monmouth is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3LS), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Wye Bridge, Monmouth?
- Wye Bridge, Monmouth — a Grade II*-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wye Bridge, Monmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3LS.
- Who owns Wye Bridge, Monmouth?
- Wye Bridge, Monmouth is owned by | maint =.
- Is Wye Bridge, Monmouth a listed building?
- Wye Bridge, Monmouth is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Wye Bridge, Monmouth a protected site?
- Yes — Wye Bridge, Monmouth is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wye Bridge, Monmouth free to visit?
- Yes, Wye Bridge, Monmouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wye Bridge, Monmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3LS.