Cefn Viaduct, Wrexham
The Cefn (Newbridge) Viaduct is Grade II* listed railway viaduct across the River Dee between Cefn and Chirk communities in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. The viaduct is near the villages of Cefn Mawr (and Cefn-bychan), Pentre and Newbridge. The viaduct forms the eastern boundary of Tŷ Mawr Country Park and is around a mile downstream of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
| Cefn (Newbridge) Viaduct | |
|---|---|
| Native name Traphont Cefn (Newbridge) (Welsh) | |
The viaduct with an Arriva Trains Wales Premier Service | |
| Location | Cefn and Chirk, Wrexham, Wales |
| Nearest city | Wrexham |
| Coordinates | 52.96337°N 3.06538°W |
| Height | 44.8 metres (147 ft) |
| Built | 1848 |
| Built for | Shrewsbury and Chester Railway |
| Current use | Railway viaduct |
| Architect | Henry Robertson |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Cefn (Newbridge) Viaduct (partly in Cefn Community) Railway Viaduct over River Dee |
| Designated | 4 January 1966 Amended 29 July 1998 and 30 April 1996 |
| Reference no. | 628 and 619 (dual-listed) |
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