Cefn Coed - Stone Viaduct - Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
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N 51° 45.501 W 003° 24.361
30U E 471976 N 5734239
The Cefn Coed Stone Viaduct was built in 1866 to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway across the Cwm Taf River, North of Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales.
Waymark Code: WME0D7
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/17/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The Cefn Coed Viaduct was built on a curve best appreciated from the air.
The stone bridge has 15 arches at a height of 115ft above the Cwm Taf.
Its now a used as a pedestrian footpath, cycle route and part of the Taff Trail, from Cardiff to Brecon.

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Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Merthyr Tudful - Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Taff Trail ( Cardiff to Brecon)

Water or other terrain spanned: Afon Taff Fawr Valley & Cwm Taf River.

Architect/Builder: unknown

Construction Date: 1866
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