Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
18529
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
14/07/1997
Date of Amendment
14/07/1997
Name of Property
Bridge 144 over the Montgomeryshire Canal
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Llandyssil
Town
Locality
Glanhafren
Easting
316572
Northing
296061
Street Side
Location
The bridge carries a trackway over the canal and is located between Glanhafren and Brynderwen. It is immediately E of the A483 Welshpool to Newtown road.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
One of three swing-bridges constructed over the Western branch of the Montgomeryshire Canal in the later C19. As there are also bridges of this type on the Eastern branch, they must post date the purchase of the canal by the Shropshire Union Railways and Canal Company in 1850.
Exterior
Slightly arched iron girder swing-bridge. The beams have an inverted T-section and support simple iron railings consisting of widely-spaced posts and a handrail. The bridge would have turned from the W side, as the curved moveable end (also iron faced) is visible to the E.
Interior
Reason for designation
A significant element in the later phase of structures associated with the Montgomeryshire Canal. One of three such swing-bridges on the Western branch.
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