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.

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

  1. ^ a b c d e Cadw. "New Bridge, Newbridge-on-Usk (Grade II*) (23490)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Newman 2000, pp. 572–3.

References

Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Bridge,_Newbridge-on-Usk
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