Flood arches in eastern approach causeway to Wye Bridge, Monmouth, Monmouthshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.8111 / 51°48'39"N

Longitude: -2.7091 / 2°42'32"W

OS Eastings: 351212

OS Northings: 212734

OS Grid: SO512127

Mapcode National: GBR FL.X2N7

Mapcode Global: VH86V.0Q5Z

Plus Code: 9C3VR76R+C9

Entry Name: Flood arches in eastern approach causeway to Wye Bridge

Listing Date: 10 August 2005

Last Amended: 10 August 2005

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 85195

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300085195

Location: The principal entry to Monmouth from the south and east.

County: Monmouthshire

Town: Monmouth

Community: Monmouth (Trefynwy)

Community: Monmouth

Locality: May Hill

Built-Up Area: Monmouth

Traditional County: Monmouthshire

Tagged with: Architectural structure

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History

This bridge, or flood arches, dates probably from the widening and repair of Wye Bridge (qv) in 1878-80 when the architect was said to be Edwin Seward of Cardiff. It is probably more likely to have been designed by the County Surveyor as the plaque on Wyebridge says, but the Surveyor may have been Seward.

Exterior

Built of red and buff sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings. Three arched spans with almost semi-circular arches. Corbel brackets carry parapet walls on either side. The bridge continues westward as a stone faced causeway until it joins Wyebridge proper.

Reasons for Listing

Included for its special interest as an adjunct of a handsome historic bridge at an important river crossing.

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Flood arches in eastern approach causeway to Wye Bridge

A Grade II Listed Building in Monmouth, Monmouthshire