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Crickhowell Bridge is an 18th-century bridge that spans the River Usk in Crickhowell, Powys, Wales. The main A4077 road to Gilwern crosses it. The bridge is claimed to be the longest stone bridge in Wales [ 1 ] [ 2 ] at over 128 metres (420 ft).
Oct 12, 2023 · Crickhowell Bridge is the longest stone bridge in Wales, dating to the 18th century. It spans the River Usk and is part of a scenic walking trail that passes by Crickhowell Castle and the town centre.
Notable features in Crickhowell include the seventeenth-century stone bridge over the River Usk with its odd arches (twelve on one side, thirteen on the other) and its seat built into the walls, the 14th-century parish church of St Edmund, and the ruins of Crickhowell Castle on the green "tump" set back from the A40 Brecon to Abergavenny road. [14]
Oct 2020 • Couples. An old Drover’s bridge over the River Usk in Crickhowell. The public park to one side allows access to the river and a closer look with Table Mountain looking down in the distance. The design of the bridge allows for those on foot to seek safety from vehicles by standing in the ‘V’ shaped recesses along the bridge.
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Crickhowell Bridge, Crickhowell: See 126 reviews, articles, and 37 photos of Crickhowell Bridge, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 9 attractions in Crickhowell.
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Description. Crickhowell bridge was first recorded in 1538 but rebuilt in 1706. The bridge was widened in 1810. When the 'inner bypass' of the town was built in 1828-30, the bridge was modified to contain 13 arches on the upstream side and 12 on the downstream side. The present structure, is the longest stone bridge in Wales.
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Crickhowell Bridge is a fine early road bridge over the River Usk, rebuilt in 1706 and widened in 1810. It has 13 arches on the downstream side and 12 on the upstream side, and is a scheduled ancient monument.
