New Bridge, Newbridge-on-Usk

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New Bridge
Monmouthshire

"an elegant Georgian triple-arched bridge"
Location
Carrying: road traffic
Crossing: River Usk
Location
Location: 51°38’55"N, 2°53’24"W
Structure
No. of spans: 3
Piers: 2(2 in the water)
History
Built 1779
Architect: probably William Edwards
Information

New Bridge crosses the River Usk at Newbridge-on-Usk in Monmouthshire, between Usk and Caerleon. It was constructed in 1779, probably by William Edwards, a prominent civil engineer of Pontypridd, or by a member of his bridge-building dynasty. The bridge has Grade-II* listed building status.

History

An earlier crossing of the Usk at Newbridge was the mediæval Tredynog Bridge, constructed in timber.[1] Following its collapse, the present replacement was constructed in 1779.[1] It was built by Walter Bowen and Christopher Thorn and its design is attributed to either William Edwards,[1] or "a member of the celebrated Edwards family of bridge-builders".[2]

Architecture and description

The bridge is constructed of Old Red Sandstone ashlar.[2] It has three arches, with two piers in water.[1] The piers form pedestrian refuges on the bridge.[2] The architectural historian John Newman describes the bridge as "an extremely fine design beautifully executed".[2] The bridge is a Grade-II* listed structure.[1]

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