Scheduled MonumentsWalesRedbrook Incline Overbridge
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Redbrook Incline Overbridge

Wales
Cadw SAM MM203
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Redbrook Incline Overbridge is a nineteenth-century railway bridge located in Wales, constructed to carry the Monmouth Railway over the steep incline of the Redbrook Tramway. The structure dates from the industrial expansion period when tramways and railways were being integrated across South Wales to facilitate mineral extraction and transport. The bridge exemplifies the engineering solutions developed during this era to overcome topographical challenges in the region's expanding transport network. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of Wales's industrial heritage and the infrastructure associated with nineteenth-century mineral and industrial development.

Redbrook Incline Overbridge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM203. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Redbrook Incline Overbridge?

Redbrook Incline Overbridge is a nineteenth-century railway bridge located in Wales, constructed to carry the Monmouth Railway over the steep incline of the Redbrook Tramway. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM203.

What period does Redbrook Incline Overbridge date from?

Redbrook Incline Overbridge dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a bridge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Redbrook Incline Overbridge?

Redbrook Incline Overbridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM203.

What other scheduled monuments are near Redbrook Incline Overbridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 400m east of Yewgreen Farm (8 km), Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 100m south east of Hill Farm (8.2 km), Offa's Dyke: section 65m north of Brook House (8.6 km).

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