Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
23/07/2003
Date of Amendment
23/07/2003
Name of Property
Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Groes Road
Unitary Authority
Newport
Location
Near the centre of Rogerstone taking Groes Road over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
History
Late C18 canal bridge on the Monmouthshire Canal which was a prime factor in the industrial development of the Gwent Valleys. Built by Thomas Dadford Junior, 1792-9, the canal ran between Newport and Pontnewynydd, with this branch between Crindau and Crumlin.
Exterior
Hump-backed canal bridge, rubblestone with single elliptical arch of dressed sandstone voussoirs and parapets with flat coping. Abutments splay outwards on each side. Former tow path passed under
bridge on S side.
Reason for designation
Included for historic transport interest as a late C18 canal bridge retaining its character.
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