Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
81866
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
30/09/2003
Date of Amendment
30/09/2003
Name of Property
Canal bridge S of Tamplin Lock on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Torfaen
Community
Llantarnam
Town
Cwmbran
Locality
Easting
329526
Northing
191864
Street Side
Location
Situated some 170m S of Tamplin Lock on the S side of Pentre Lane.
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 a branch between Crindau and Crumlin. Tamplin Lock to the N is one of the Llantarnam flight of three locks S of Cwmbran.
Exterior
Hump-backed canal bridge, rubblestone with single segmental arch of dressed sandstone voussoirs and low parapets with flat coping. Abutments splay outwards on each side. Former tow path passed under
bridge on W side.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for historic transport interest as a late C18 canal bridge retaining its character.
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