Monnow Bridge, Monmouth

Name: Monnow Bridge
Address: Monnow Street, Monmouth, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1600 775257

#6 among attractions in Monmouth

Top attraction, Historical place, Bridge

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Monnow Bridge, in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval times, but many were destroyed due to urban expansion, diminishing defensive requirements and the increasing demands of traffic and trade. The historical and architectural importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building. The bridge crosses the River Monnow 500 metres above its confluence with the River Wye. ()

Alternative names: Length: 114 ftWidth: 24 ftCoordinates: 51°48'33"N, 2°43'12"W

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Monnow StreetMonmouth United Kingdom

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+44 1600 775257

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Monnow Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monnow Street, Church Street, Monmouth Museum, Monmouth Castle.

~740 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Monnow Street, Monmouth
4 min walk • Monnow Street is the main shopping street of Monmouth, south east Wales. It runs for about 500 yards in a south-westerly direction from Agincourt Square to the Monnow Bridge, which crosses the River Monnow.
~1760 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Church Street, Monmouth
9 min walk • Church Street is a pedestrianised street in the centre of Monmouth, Wales. It contains a variety of independent shops, restaurants, commercial art galleries, and the Savoy Theatre.
~1760 ftNE
Artifacts and exhibits on famous admiral
Monmouth Museum, Monmouth
9 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Monmouth in Wales, the Monmouth Museum, also known as the Nelson Museum, offers a fascinating journey through local and national history. With a diverse collection that encompasses the life and times of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the museum...
~1360 ftNE
Forts and castles
Monmouth Castle, Monmouth
7 min walk • Monmouth Castle is a castle close to the centre of the town of Monmouth, the county town of Monmouthshire, on a hill above the River Monnow in south east Wales.
~230 ftS
Church
Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth
2 min walk • The Church of St Thomas the Martyr at Overmonnow, Monmouth, south east Wales, is located beside the medieval Monnow Bridge across the River Monnow. At least part of the building dates from around 1180, and it has a fine 12th-century Norman chancel arch, though the exterior was largely rebuilt in the early 19th century.
~1540 ftNE
Military museum, Museum
Great Castle House, Monmouth
8 min walk • Great Castle House is a former town house built on the site of part of Monmouth Castle in Wales. Amongst the town's most significant buildings, it has a Grade I listing and is one of 24 sites on the Monmouth Heritage Trail.
~1850 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Savoy Theatre, Monmouth
9 min walk • The Savoy Theatre, Church Street, Monmouth is a theatre and cinema, reputedly the oldest working theatre site in Wales. It has a capacity for 360 people and is run by a charitable trust.
~1480 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charles Rolls, Monmouth
8 min walk • A memorial statue to the aviation pioneer Charles Rolls stands in front of the Shire Hall in Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Wales.
~1140 ftE
Park
Chippenham Mead, Monmouth
6 min walk • Chippenham Mead is a registered town/village green in Monmouth, Wales that has been also known as Chippenham Fields, Chippenham Park, Chippenham Gate and Monmouth Sports Ground. There is a sports area within the park called Chippenham Sports Ground. The green is located between Blestium Street and the Banks of the River Wye, Monmouth.
0.5 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wysis Way, Monmouth
13 min walk • The Wysis Way is an 88 km walking route which forms a link between the Offa's Dyke Path and Thames Path national trails in the United Kingdom. The Way runs between Monmouth in Wales and Kemble, Gloucestershire in England.
0.5 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Monnow Valley Walk, Monmouth
12 min walk • Monnow Valley Walk is a 40 miles long-distance footpath in north-east Monmouthshire, South Wales, with short sections in Herefordshire, England and Powys. It links Monmouth and Hay-on-Wye, following the River Monnow and the foot of the Black Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monnow Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth (2 min walk), The Cross, Monmouth (2 min walk), Clawdd-du, Monmouth (5 min walk), Chippenham Mead, Monmouth (6 min walk).

How to get to Monnow Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monnow Bridge:

Bus

Monmouth Bus Station (2 min walk)