Usk Bridge (Usk)

Usk Bridge, Usk

The Usk Bridge in the town of Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales is the town's oldest route over the River Usk.

The existing stone bridge, constructed of red sandstone, was designed by the Welsh bridge builder William Edwards and built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches with pointed cutwaters between each arch.[1] The bridge was widened in 1836/37, maintaining the original appearance (the line of the original bridge can be seen on the arch soffits on both sides).[1]

The bridge became a Grade II* listed structure in 1974.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Usk Bridge (partly in Llanbadoc Community), Usk". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
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Coordinates: 51°42′07″N 2°54′25″W / 51.70194°N 2.90694°W / 51.70194; -2.90694

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