Canal locks · South Wales
Lock No 66
Lock No 66 — Grade II listed building in Llangynidr. To the west of Cwm Crawnon; the lower of a group of three locks.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Torpantau · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lock No 66 is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed building in Llangynidr. To the west of Cwm Crawnon; the lower of a group of three locks.". Coordinates: 51.8706°, -3.2500°.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=20389
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lock No 66 is a Grade II listed lock located in Llangynidr, South Wales. It is part of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, which was crucial for the transport of goods in the 19th century. The lock is a notable example of the engineering associated with the canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8706, -3.2500
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llangynidr
- Postcode
- NP8 1ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Torpantau — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29497729 (CC0)
- commons: Monmouthshire ^ Brecon Canal, Lock 66 - geograph.org.uk - 4128895.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lock No 66?
- Lock No 66 is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1ND), in the parish of Llangynidr.
- What is Lock No 66?
- Lock No 66 — Grade II listed building in Llangynidr. To the west of Cwm Crawnon; the lower of a group of three locks.
- How do I get to Lock No 66?
- The nearest railway station is Torpantau, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP8 1ND.
- Is Lock No 66 a listed building?
- Lock No 66 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lock No 66 free to visit?
- Yes, Lock No 66 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lock No 66?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1ND. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.