Montgomery Canal, Historic waterway in eastern Powys, Wales
The Montgomery Canal extends 33 miles from Frankton Junction to Newtown, passing through Llanymynech and Welshpool along the Welsh-English border.
The canal, authorized by Parliament in 1794 and completed in 1821, served as a transportation route for limestone and coal until its closure in 1944.
The Earl of Powis and local landowners invested in the canal's construction, establishing it as a vital trade connection for agricultural development.
The canal currently allows navigation from Frankton Junction to Crickheath Bridge, with a maximum vessel length of 72 feet and width of 7 feet.
The waterway contains 127 historic structures, including the Vyrnwy aqueduct and a preserved Hoffmann kiln with its original chimney.
Location: Powys
GPS coordinates: 52.82100,-3.00000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:04
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Church of St Michael
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