Monnow Bridge
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monnow-bridge-170-15331612
title:
Monnow Bridge
text:
Monnow Bridge, in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval times, but many were destroyed due to urban expansion, diminishing defensive requirements and the increasing demands of traffic and trade. The historical and architectural importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building. The b
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Grade I listed building and bridge in Monmouth, south-east Wales
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monnow_Bridge
date created:
2005-01-27T15:09:25Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T01:27:09Z
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image:
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