Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16375
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
21/08/1995
Date of Amendment
21/08/1995
Name of Property
Bridge 131 over The Montgomeryshire Canal
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Berriew
Town
Locality
Garthmyl
Easting
319424
Northing
299079
Street Side
Location
Carries the former main Newtown-Welshpool road over the Montgomery Canal immediately north of the Nags Head Public House.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
The Montgomeryshire Canal was built as far as Garthmyl 1794-1797, and extended in 1815. This bridge is the first to be built as part of the extension of the canal to Newtown.
Exterior
Red brick single arch span, with blue brick to parapet (representing a later rebuilding); rusticated stone string course at foot of parapet.
Interior
Reason for designation
Part of an important group of canal structures at the former Garthmyl wharf.
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