Newport Bridge (partly in St Julians community), Stow Hill, Newport

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5904 / 51°35'25"N

Longitude: -2.9943 / 2°59'39"W

OS Eastings: 331212

OS Northings: 188420

OS Grid: ST312884

Mapcode National: GBR J5.C5HG

Mapcode Global: VH7BD.19W4

Plus Code: 9C3VH2R4+57

Entry Name: Newport Bridge (partly in St Julians community)

Listing Date: 31 March 2000

Last Amended: 31 March 2000

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 23139

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300023139

Location: Carries A467 over The Usk, from Clarence Place towards High Street.

County: Newport

Community: Stow Hill

Built-Up Area: Newport

Traditional County: Monmouthshire

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History

The bridge opened on 22 June 1927, replacing the stone bridge of 1800 by David Edwards. The bridge is by the Borough Engineer, W E Lloyd.

Exterior

Road bridge of 5 arches. Stone piers and abutments in grey ashlar, rock-faced cutwaters, steel girder arches. The piers are pierced by arches. The piers rise to form bases for classicising iron lamps with triple lanterns. Pierced iron balstrades between.

Reasons for Listing

Elegant early C20 bridge on key site adjacent to Newport Castle.

External Links

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II Newport Bridge (partly in St Julians and Stow Hill communities)
Carries A467 over The Usk, from Clarence Place towards High Street.
II Newport Bridge (partly in Stow Hill community)
Carries A467 over The Usk, from Clarence Place towards High Street.
II* Newport Castle
Beside River Usk in angle formed by Newport Bridge and Old Green Interchange.
II Newport Technical Institute
On a large site bounded by Clarence Place, Rodney Road & St Vincent Road; main entrance on corner with Rodney Road.
II Former Head Post Office
On large site between Newport Station and Newport Bridge.
II Nos.10-18 Clarence Place (inclusive)
Adjoining Newport Technical Institute on its E side.
II Market Arcade, including entrance blocks in Market Street & High Street
Runs between Market Street and High Street. The entrance blocks are 16-17 Market Street, and 11a, 12, &13 High Street.
II Nos.10-18 Clarence Place (evens)
Adjoining Newport Technical Institute on its E side.

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Newport Bridge (partly in St Julians community)

A Grade II Listed Building in Stow Hill, Newport