Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
81336
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
23/07/2003
Date of Amendment
23/07/2003
Name of Property
Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal N of Little Oak
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Newport
Community
Rogerstone
Town
Newport
Locality
Easting
326826
Northing
189148
Street Side
Location
On the N side of Rogerstone crossing the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal just S of Newport Golf Club at Great Oak.
Description
Broad Class
Period
History
Late C18 canal bridge on the Monmouthshire Canal which was a prime factor in the industrial development of the Gwent Valleys. Built by Thomas Dadford Junior, 1792-9, the canal ran between Newport and Pontnewynydd, with this branch between Crindau and Crumlin.
Exterior
Hump-backed canal bridge, rubblestone with single elliptical arch of dressed sandstone voussoirs and parapets with flat coping. Abutments splay outwards on each side. Former tow path passed under
bridge on S side.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for historic transport interest as a late C18 canal bridge retaining its character.
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