Scheduled MonumentsWalesTramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon
Post Medieval/Modern · Bridge

Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon

Wales
Cadw SAM MM204
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Bridge
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon is a Post Medieval and Modern transport structure located in Monmouthshire, Wales. The bridge formed part of Bailey's Tramroad, an industrial tramway system developed to facilitate the movement of goods, particularly iron and coal, from inland works to navigable waterways during the Industrial Revolution period. The structure exemplifies the engineering solutions employed in early tramroad construction, demonstrating the transition from horse-drawn mineral transport to improved infrastructure networks in South Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw designation MM204, it represents significant testimony to the region's industrial heritage and the development of transport networks that underpinned Wales's role in the Industrial Revolution.

Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon?

Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon is a Post Medieval and Modern transport structure located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM204.

What period does Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon date from?

Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon 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 Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon?

Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon 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 MM204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tramroad Bridge, Bailey's Tramroad, Govilon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garn Road Powder House 300m ENE of Ashgrove Bungalow (3.9 km), Old Coal Pits, Blaenavon (4.1 km), Blaenafon Ironworks (4.2 km).

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