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Monnow Bridge and Gate
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The Reynards
Isle of Wight, UK505 contributions
The UK’s Last remaining gated Medieval
May 2021 • Couples
Monnow bridge is the only remaining gated medieval bridge in the Uk, and is worthy of a visit. The approach to each side of the bridge is pedestrianised making it safe to wander and take pictures. The car park adjacent charges £1.50 for two hours. There are a good selection of cafes and bars, up the Main Street leading to the bridge, making it a lovely spot to spend some time
Written July 2, 2021
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Tokyo J
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, UK284 contributions
A Historic Bridge
May 2022
This fantastic looking bridge which spans the river Monnow in Monmouth is the only remaining fortified river bridge in the UK with it's beautiful gate tower. It's wonderful to walk over it and there are great views of the river below. It will only take a couple of minutes to walk back and forth along it but hopefully you'll be able to feel the history of the bridge and it's importance to the town of Monmouth.
Written May 6, 2022
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AHGR2015
Edinburgh, UK82 contributions
Trip down memory lane
Jul 2021
Went to school in Monmouth in late 1950's and my bus crossed the bridge every day .
This bridge is the only remaining gated medieval bridge in the UK, and is considering its age in very good condition. Nice surrounding area with shops and cafes. Good unique photo opportunity.
Written July 21, 2021
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Nicky C
Heybridge, UK449 contributions
Gateway to Monmouth
Mar 2020 • Couples
The bridge and gate house at the bottom of the High Street crossing the slightly high River Monnow.
Some evidence of recent flooding in the area. Lovely looking gate house.
Ideal photo opportunities.
Or just watch the river flow auickly beneath the bridge.
Large pay car park next to it.
Plenty of places to eat and drink nearby.
Well worth a walk over.
Written March 16, 2020
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Baldmeateater
London, UK218 contributions
Flooding made it scary
Feb 2020 • Family
This was cool but dangerous due to flooding. The tankers were by the side of the bridge pumping water out to lower the level. There was flooding all over the town and we had to be careful where we went due to roads being closed etc. Still a lovely historic building and well worth a look.
Written February 19, 2020
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shane😁😁
Northamptonshire, UK12,304 contributions
An excellent example.
Apr 2021 • Solo
A beautiful bridge crossing the River Monmow...situated at the end of the busy high street and close to the park where a better photo will be taken.
The highlight of our brief visit to this sweet little town.
Visited 20th April 2021.
Written April 20, 2021
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IAN W
St Helens, UK3,371 contributions
"Spanning the Decades"
Sep 2021
Built in the 12th century,this bridge is now the only remaining fortified gated bridge in Great Britain!
Now pedestrian foot traffic only,it guarded the town in medieval times from unwanted visitors as it was the only way over the River Monnow on this side of the town,it's tower is still complete.
A beautiful well preserved structure,it now hosts a weekly market around this end of Monnow Street(the main street)
A few hundred yards away is a much newer traffic bridge!
Written October 5, 2021
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A Cuppa Yorkshire Tea
Yorkshire, UK84 contributions
Beautiful Bridge
Oct 2019 • Family
The history in all of the great town of Monmouth is channel through this bridge it's a magnificent price of historical architecture if you're in Monmouth you'll certainly see or walk along this Bridge
Written October 27, 2019
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822keith
Monmouth, UK80 contributions
Nice stone work
May 2019 • Couples
Nice to see the old stone work of the craftsmen did in days gone by on a good day it nice to have a drink from the local inn close by and admire the workmanship
Written May 8, 2019
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Yvonne W
United Kingdom46 contributions
The gate to wales
Jan 2019 • Friends
A very impressive 16th century gate and wall, still standing in Monmouth. Lots of interesting historical information to view! Apparently the oldest in the country, but which country, England or Wales is the question!
Written January 25, 2019
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