Historic bridges · South Wales
Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 18734). 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=18734
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge 56 is a bridge located on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in South Wales. It is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7047, -3.0162
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- New Inn
- Postcode
- NP4 8QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
Sources
- wikidata: Q29496201 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 8QU), in the parish of New Inn.
- Is Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a listed building?
- Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 8QU. It sits within the Torfaen parliamentary constituency.