Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
81342
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
23/07/2003
Date of Amendment
23/07/2003
Name of Property
Pensarn Canal Bridge over Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Newport
Community
Rogerstone
Town
Newport
Locality
Easting
328377
Northing
188540
Street Side
Location
Just N of Pensarn Farm on the NE side of Rogerstone.
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, built into canal lock to W. Rubblestone with single segmental arch of dressed sandstone voussoirs and parapets with chamfered coping. Cast-iron plate above arch on E side with raised white-painted lettering 'PENSARN No. 5 BRIDGE'.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for historic transport interest as a late C18 canal bridge retaining its character.
Within the boundary of the 'Fourteen Locks, Monmouthshire Canal' Scheduled Ancient Monument MM184 (NPT).
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