Historic bridges · South Wales
Wye Bridge
Wye 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 · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wye Bridge is a historic bridge in South Wales. Built or established in 1966, it dates from the modern period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area NP16.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=7417
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wye Bridge is a modern bridge located in Chepstow, South Wales (postcode NP16). It is a Grade II* listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The bridge spans the River Wye, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), along with the Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6177, -2.6608
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Chepstow
- Postcode
- NP16 5GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Established
- 1966
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: w470703758 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Wye Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: River Wye estuary and M48 Wye road bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wye Bridge?
- Wye Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 5GF), in the parish of Chepstow.
- When was Wye Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1966.
- Is Wye Bridge a listed building?
- Wye Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Wye Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Wye Bridge is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wye Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wye Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wye Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 5GF.