Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16352
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
21/08/1995
Date of Amendment
21/08/1995
Name of Property
Bridge 125 over the Montgomeryshire Canal
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Berriew
Town
Locality
Brithdir
Easting
319933
Northing
302310
Street Side
Location
Carries the lane over the canal to the rear of the Horseshoes Inn.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
The Montgomeryshire Canal was constructed as far as Garthmyl c1794-1797, engineered by John and Thomas Dadford. This bridge was almost certainly built at that time, but was repaired or partially rebuilt in the later C19.
Exterior
Single span bridge, red brick with blue brick repair work. Segmental arch with splayed abutments, parapet with stone copings, and shallow pilasters to either side.
Interior
Reason for designation
A typical example of bridge construction associated with the first phase of the Montgomeryshire Canal, and part of an important group of canal structures at Brithdir Lock.
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