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Monnow Bridge

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/June 1, 2017 by Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 13:02, 20 May 2017 (UTC)



Monnow Bridge (Pont Trefynwy) in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. It crosses the River Monnow (Afon Mynwy) 500 m above its confluence with the River Wye. According to tradition, construction of Monnow Bridge began in 1272 to replace a Norman timber bridge. Through the medieval era, the English Civil War, and the Chartist uprising, the bridge played a significant role in defending Monmouth. It also served as a toll gate, a gaol, a munitions store, a lodge, an advertising hoarding, and a focus for celebrations. Built predominantly of Old Red Sandstone, the bridge was significantly reconstructed in the 18th and 19th centuries. It then also became a popular subject for artists such as Turner. In the 20th century, it suffered increasing damage as higher volumes of traffic and the use of ever-larger vehicles led to several serious accidents. In the 21st century, a new road crossing enabled the pedestrianisation of the bridge. Its historical and architectural importance are reflected in its status as a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building.
 * Most recent similar article(s): it's unique, but there also was no other bridge in 2017
 * Main editors: KJP1
 * Promoted: today
 * Reasons for nomination: it's unique
 * Support as nominator. Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:07, 7 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Gerda Arendt, have you consulted KJP1 as is now required? Although you have edited the article you don't appear to be a major contributor Jimfbleak - talk to me?  08:26, 8 May 2017 (UTC)
 * --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:47, 8 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Gerda Arendt, thanks for that Jimfbleak - talk to me?  15:06, 8 May 2017 (UTC)


 * Support. Interesting article; this will be a unique addition to TFA. Freikorp (talk) 08:34, 18 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Support. history/geography..what's not to like? Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 11:04, 19 May 2017 (UTC)