Lock and overbridge at Neath Canal Depot, Tonna, Neath Port Talbot

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.6743 / 51°40'27"N

Longitude: -3.7812 / 3°46'52"W

OS Eastings: 276930

OS Northings: 198785

OS Grid: SS769987

Mapcode National: GBR H3.5RMG

Mapcode Global: VH5GN.D5WT

Plus Code: 9C3RM6F9+PG

Entry Name: Lock and overbridge at Neath Canal Depot

Listing Date: 25 February 2000

Last Amended: 25 February 2000

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 22872

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300022872

Location: On the N side of Lock House at the foot of Lock Hill.

County: Neath Port Talbot

Community: Tonna

Locality: Neath Canal Depot

Built-Up Area: Neath

Traditional County: Glamorgan

Tagged with: Lock

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History

The Neath Canal was begun in 1791 and opened in 1794. Traffic ceased in 1921. The lock is an original feature of the canal.

Exterior

The lock chamber is built with coursed stone walls and flat stone copings. At the E end is a concave brick wall with integral sluice, heightened in order to dam the water further E. At the W end are the partial remains of 2 lock gates. Over the W end of the lock is a renewed bridge with stone parapet and concrete decking.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for its industrial archaeological interest as an integral component of the most complete depot of any of the South Wales canals.

External Links

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II Workshop, store and smithy at Neath Canal Depot
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II Lock House
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II Tyn yr Heol
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II Nazareth Chapel
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II Aberdulais Viaduct (partly in Blaenrhonddan community)
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II Church of St Anne
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Lock and overbridge at Neath Canal Depot

A Grade II Listed Building in Tonna, Neath Port Talbot