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 as part of the transport infrastructure developments of the Industrial era. The structure was built to carry a railway line over an incline, reflecting the engineering solutions required to navigate the challenging topography of Welsh valleys during the period of railway expansion. The bridge represents the functional design typical of Victorian-era railway construction, with structural elements suited to supporting the weight and movement of rail traffic. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, it remains an important example of the transport heritage that characterised Wales's industrial development in the Post Medieval and Modern periods.

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 as part of the transport infrastructure developments of the Industrial era. 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 the UK.

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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