2018

SO0451 : Wye Bridge between Builth Wells and Llanelwedd

taken 8 years ago, near to Builth Wells/Llanfair-ym-Muallt, Powys, Wales

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Wye Bridge between Builth Wells and Llanelwedd
Wye Bridge between Builth Wells and Llanelwedd
Viewed from the Builth Wells side in the former county of Breconshire (or Brecknockshire) looking across the River Wye towards Llanelwedd on the left in the former county of Radnor (or Radnorshire). Both locations are now part of the county of Powys. The bridge carries the A483.

Cadw records that the bridge was built of local grey stone in 1779 by James Parry of Hay, replacing a wooden bridge. It was refaced in 1879. In 1925 it was strengthened and widened on the downstream side by Breconshire and Radnor county engineers. Wye Bridge was Grade II listed in 1952.
Listed Buildings and Structures

Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest.

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

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The A483

The A483 is a major north-south trunk road in Wales, running for 149 miles between Chester and Junction 42 of the M4 motorway just east of Swansea.
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River Wye

The River Wye (Welsh: Afon Gwy) is the fifth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 215 kilometres from its source on Plynlimon in mid Wales to the Severn estuary. For much of its length the river forms part of the border between England and Wales. The Wye Valley (lower part) is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Wye is important for nature conservation and recreation.


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SO0451, 543 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Jaggery   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 30 July, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 31 July, 2018
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 0424 5117 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:9.0289N 3:24.0599W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 0418 5111
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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