Aqueducts · South Wales
Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
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Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building in Torfaen County Borough. It is about 450m south-east of Pontymoile roundabout approached by the canal towpath from Pontymoile basin. Spans the border between New Inn and Pontymoile communities.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a aqueduct in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed building in Torfaen County Borough. It is about 450m south-east of Pontymoile roundabout approached by the canal towpath from Pontymoile basin. Spans the border between New Inn and Pontymoile communities.". Coordinates: 51.6968°, -3.0233°.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=18733
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd is located in Pontymoile, South Wales, and is a Grade II listed building. It spans the Afon Lwyd as part of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. The structure is situated within designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) for both the River Wye and Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6968, -3.0233
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Pontymoile
- Postcode
- NP4 8ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29496200 (CC0)
- commons: Afon Lwyd.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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West Monmouth School
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Bridge 56, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
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Gorsedd Stones
Heritage railway stations · 1.1 km
Hanbury Arms Haunted Hotel & Museum
Museums · 1.1 km
Mount Pleasant United Reformed Church
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 8ES), in the parish of Pontymoile.
- What is Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building in Torfaen County Borough. It is about 450m south-east of Pontymoile roundabout approached by the canal towpath from Pontymoile basin. Spans the border between New Inn and Pontymoile communities.
- How do I get to Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 8ES.
- Is Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a listed building?
- Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a protected site?
- Yes — Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 8ES.