History

Cast iron aqueduct built c1835 at the Neath Abbey Ironworks to carry a stream over the Neath Canal. The aqueduct is similar to one at Glynneath dated 1835 carrying the Nant Ysgwrfa over the canal. The Neath Canal was originally planned from Pontneddfechan to Neath and was started in 1791 with Thomas Dadford Junior as General Surveyor. Thomas Sheasby replaced him in mid 1792 and the canal was completed in 1795. By 1799 it had been extended to the Giant's Grave near Briton Ferry.

Exterior

Aqueduct, cast iron, flat bottom with panelled sides. Sides have alternating faces of half-round Tuscan columns and edged panelling with curved rebates in corners, the panelling itself alternating large and small. Pennant sandstone abutments with semi-circular piers of ashlar with stepped coping to rectangular tops with slab copings. To SE are squared sandstone block steps and parapets to river.

Reasons for Listing

Included for its special historic interest as a cast iron aqueduct over an important C18 canal.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29490220

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Recommended Books

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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Gloucestershire 1: The Cotswolds: Cotswolds Pt. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide