Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
16814
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
29/02/1996  
Date of Amendment
29/02/1996  
Name of Property
Bridge 124 over the Montgomeryshire Canal  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Powys  
Community
Welshpool  
Town
 
Locality
Wernllwyd  
Easting
320309  
Northing
302953  
Street Side
 
Location
Carries a field track over the canal NW of Wernllwyd.  

Description


Broad Class
Transport  
Period
 

History
 

Exterior
History: The Montgomeryshire Canal was built as far as Garthmyl, to the S of Welshpool, 1794-97, engineered by John and Thomas Dadford. This bridge belongs to this original engineering work. Description: Brick with stone copings to parapet. Single arched span, with slightly curving abutments, terminating in simple piers (damaged on the W side). Voussoir arch with advanced brick 'keystone'; simple string course defines base of parapet. Included as part of the original engineering of the Montgomeryshire Canal, retaining its original character in spite of some damage.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
 

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