Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Navigable aqueduct in Llangollen, Wales
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct stretches 307 meters across the Dee Valley with its cast iron trough supported by nineteen stone pillars rising 38 meters above the river.
Engineers Thomas Telford and William Jessop completed this water transportation structure in 1805 as part of the Ellesmere Canal project connecting England with North Wales.
The structure represents a milestone in civil engineering, earning UNESCO World Heritage status in 2009 for its technical innovation and industrial heritage significance.
Visitors can access the aqueduct through three designated parking areas along the A539 road, with walking paths leading directly to observation points.
The water channel maintains a consistent depth of 1.6 meters throughout its length, allowing boats to cross while pedestrians walk along a parallel path separated by railings.
Location: Llangollen Rural
Architects: Thomas Telford, William Jessop
Elevation above the sea: 63.6 m
Height: 40 m
Length: 307 m
Made from material: brick, cast iron
Part of: Llangollen Canal
Address: Station Rd, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7TY, UK LL20 7TY Trevor
Phone: +441978822912
Website: http://pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.97020,-3.08782
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
Wales features a region with three national parks, including Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire coast park, as well as fortresses like Conwy and Caernarfon castles built by Edward I in the 13th century, and religious buildings such as St. David's Cathedral. The coastline alternates between red sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, and islands like Anglesey, while the inland reveals mountains, lakes, and valleys such as the Elan Valley with its historic dams. Welsh towns preserve their architectural heritage, with Cardiff as the capital. The Gower Peninsula offers limestone cliffs and sea caves, Tintern Abbey has been a Cistercian monastery since 1131, and Powis Castle features terraced gardens. Former mining regions and botanical sites reflect the country's industrial and cultural evolution.
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