The Tramroads and canal of Pontypool and Pontnewynydd
Pontypool - Wikipedia
The name of the town in Welsh – Pont-y-pŵl – originates from a bridge ('pont') associated with a pool in the Afon Lwyd. The Welsh word pŵl is a borrowing from English pool and is found in other place-names in Gwent. Pontypool is an anglicised form of the Welsh name.
Pontypool has a notable history as one of the earliest industrial towns in Wale…Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA license- Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal | Canal Map - Canal
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. Meandering through the Welsh countryside the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is one of our most beautiful and peaceful waterways following the line of the Usk Valley through the Brecon Beacons …
Pontypool lies in the valley of the Afon Llwyd, which was rich in natural resources for iron production. Charcoal, coal and iron ore were available in abundance, and the river and its …
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The Pontymoile Triangle - Canal & River Trust
May 31, 2024 · It's the former junction of the Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal (Brecon to Pontypool, now ends at Pontymoile) and the Monmouthshire Canal from Pontymoile to Newport (currently ending at Five Locks but under …
Pontypool, Caerleon and Newport Railway - Wikipedia
The Pontypool, Caerleon and Newport Railway was promoted independently to relieve congestion on the heavily worked Eastern Valley Line of the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal …
Llanerch Colliery, Abersychan - Welsh coal mines
There are two miles of Tram road leading from the Colliery down to the Wharf at Pontnewynid. where the Coal may be put into the Boats on the Monmouthshire Canal. For particulars apply to Mr Thomas Littlehales, Pontypool. On the 10th of …
Tramroad and leat tunnels, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Pontypool …
Tramroad and leat tunnels, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a Grade II listed building in Pontypool, Torfaen, Wales. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
Walks along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, or Mon and Brec for short, is a true hidden gem. A haven for wildlife and a favourite with nature-lovers, walkers and cyclists. The navigable section of …
