New Bridge, Newbridge-on-Usk
New Bridge crosses the River Usk at Newbridge-on-Usk between Usk and Caerleon. The bridge carries the B4236. 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.
New Bridge | |
|---|---|
 "an elegant Georgian triple-arched bridge" | |
| Coordinates | 51.6487°N 2.89°W |
| Carries | road traffic |
| Crosses | River Usk |
| Locale | Newbridge-on-Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Characteristics | |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| Piers in water | 2 |
| History | |
| Designer | probably William Edwards |
| Construction start | 1779 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | New Bridge |
| Designated | 22 June 2000 |
| Reference no. | 23490 |
| Location | |
History
An earlier crossing of the Usk at Newbridge was the medieval 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]
Notes
- Cadw. "New Bridge, Newbridge-on-Usk (Grade II*) (23490)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- Newman 2000, pp. 572–3.
References
- Newman, John (2000). Gwent/Monmouthshire. The Buildings of Wales. London: Penguin. ISBN 0-14-071053-1.