Aberyail Bridge (Canal Bridge No 130), Llangynidr, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.872 / 51°52'19"N

Longitude: -3.2245 / 3°13'28"W

OS Eastings: 315793

OS Northings: 219976

OS Grid: SO157199

Mapcode National: GBR YX.S6SF

Mapcode Global: VH6CG.266S

Plus Code: 9C3RVQCG+Q6

Entry Name: Aberyail Bridge (Canal Bridge No 130)

Listing Date: 28 August 1998

Last Amended: 28 August 1998

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 20367

Building Class: Transport

Also known as: Canal Bridge No 130

ID on this website: 300020367

Location: E of Lower Llangynidr and W of Aberyail Farm, accessible by public footpath and on towpath.

County: Powys

Community: Llangynidr

Locality: Cyffredyn

Built-Up Area: Llangynidr

Traditional County: Brecknockshire

Tagged with: Bridge Road bridge

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History

The Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal was promoted in 1792 to connect the upper Usk valley with the Monmouthshire Canal at Pontymoile and from there to the sea at Newport. The first section, between Gilwern and Talybont and including Llangynidr, was cut between 1797 and 1799, with the upper section between Talybont and Brecon opened in 1800, both sections engineered by Thomas Dadford. The lower section between Gilwern and Pontymoile was completed in 1812 and was engineered by William Crosley. In 1865 the Brecknock and Abergavenny and the Monmouthshire Canals merged to become the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, which was later incorporated into the Great Western Railway. The last toll was taken on the canal at Llangynidr in 1933. Restoration of the canal began in 1964.

Exterior

Hump-backed bridge of rubble sandstone, with segmental arch and low parapet. The arch has thin voussoirs and keystones. The abutments curve outwards on both sides and the parapet has square end piers. On S side is a cast iron plaque with the bridge number cast in relief. On E side of deck is lozenge-shaped cast iron plaque on a post, erected by GWR late C19 and giving weight restrictions for vehicles.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for its special interest as an original Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal bridge.

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Aberyail Bridge (Canal Bridge No 130)

A Grade II Listed Building in Llangynidr, Powys