Historic bridges · South Wales
Bridge Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare
Bridge Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare — 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 Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 10871). 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
History: Probably mid Cl9 high single arch and single track rubble bridge. This road formerly also crossed the Dare Valley Branch of the Taff Vale Railway and the Dare Branch of the Great Western Railway, to reach the Merthyrdare Colliery. Exterior: Semi-circular arch with voussoirs. Splayed out at both ends with rounded corners to the parapets; pointed coping. Location: Spanning the River Dare at the NW entrance to the Dare Valley Country Park. Reached down hill from Cwmdare.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River Dare is a Grade II listed bridge located on Dare Road in Cwmdare, South Wales. It is recognised for its architectural significance and contributes to the historical landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7157, -3.4775
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Aberdare West
- Postcode
- CF44 8AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Sources
- wikidata: Q29489468 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare?
- Bridge Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 8AX), in the parish of Aberdare West.
- Is Bridge Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Dare, Dare Road, Cwmdare?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 8AX. It sits within the Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare parliamentary constituency.