Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
15814
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
22/02/1995
Date of Amendment
22/02/1995
Name of Property
Canal Bridge on Roadway to the Bridge
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Guilsfield
Town
Locality
Varchoel
Easting
323526
Northing
312849
Street Side
Location
Located over the disused Guilsfield Canal to provide access to the Bridge.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Exterior
Canal bridge No 5 on the Guilsfield Branch of the Montgomeryshire Canal constructed 1794-1797. Brick arch and abutments, with sandstone copings.
Parabolic arch of 33cm brick, partially rendered under soffit, the abutments splayed at both ends ending in 45cm brick piers. Stone string at water level and 5 housing slots for maintenance. Parapet rises at an angle along the abutments and flattens over the bridge, capped by a flush square stone coping. On NE side, an oval cast iron identification plate with figure 5.
Interior
Reason for designation
A typical and well preserved accommodation bridge over the Guilsfield Branch of the Montgomeryshire Canal.
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