Adroddiad Llawn ar gyfer Adeiladau Rhestredig
Disgrifiad Cryno o Adeilad Rhestredig:
Dyddiad Dynodi
25/02/2000
Dyddiad Diwygio
25/02/2000
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Lock and overbridge at Neath Canal Depot,,,Neath Canal Depot,,,
Awdurdod Unedol
Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Lleoliad
On the N side of Lock House at the foot of Lock Hill.
Dosbarthiad bras
Cludiant
Cyfnod
The Neath Canal was begun in 1791 and opened in 1794. Traffic ceased in 1921. The lock is an original feature of the canal.
Tu allan
The lock chamber is built with coursed stone walls and flat stone copings. At the E end is a concave brick wall with integral sluice, heightened in order to dam the water further E. At the W end are the partial remains of 2 lock gates. Over the W end of the lock is a renewed bridge with stone parapet and concrete decking.
Rheswm dros Ddynodi
Listed for its industrial archaeological interest as an integral component of the most complete depot of any of the South Wales canals.
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