Canal locks · South Wales
Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
In or near Newport.
Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building in Newport City. Situated approximately 30 metres SE of Grove Farm. Bridge carries track to Allt-yr-yn. Allt-yr-yn Lock immediately W. Stone lined basin E of bridge wit
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed building in Newport City. Situated approximately 30 metres SE of Grove Farm. Bridge carries track to Allt-yr-yn. Allt-yr-yn Lock immediately W. Stone lined basin E of bridge with Little Lock immediately E.". Coordinates: 51.5947°, -3.0170°.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=22328
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, along with the intermediate bridge and basin, are located on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in South Wales. This Grade II listed building contributes to the canal's historical significance and is situated within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated for the Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5947, -3.0170
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Allt-yr-yn
- Postcode
- NP20 5DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29499560 (CC0)
- commons: Canal Bridge at Allt-yr-yn.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 5DX), in the parish of Allt-yr-yn.
- What is Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building in Newport City. Situated approximately 30 metres SE of Grove Farm. Bridge carries track to Allt-yr-yn. Allt-yr-yn Lock immediately W. Stone lined basin E of bridge wit
- How do I get to Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 5DX.
- Is Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a listed building?
- Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a protected site?
- Yes — Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 5DX.