Aqueducts · South Wales
Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
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Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal some 200m S of Two Locks Road in Cwmbran.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a place of interest in South Wales. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torfaen parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area NP44.
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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 Dowlais Brook is located on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in South Wales, within the parish of Cwmbran Central. This Grade II listed building is a notable structure in the area, contributing to the canal's historic significance. It is also situated within designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both River Wye and Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6404, -3.0267
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Cwmbran Central
- Postcode
- NP44 7NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29504655 (CC0)
- commons: Dowlais Brook Aqueduct.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP44 7NY), in the parish of Cwmbran Central.
- What is Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal some 200m S of Two Locks Road in Cwmbran.
- How do I get to Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP44 7NY.
- Is Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a listed building?
- Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a protected site?
- Yes — Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on 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 Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP44 7NY.