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Smiths Canal Bridge, Llansamlet

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 01073.1w
Trust : Glamorgan Gwent
Community : Llansamlet
Unitary authority : Swansea
NGR : SS68609768
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL bridge

Summary :
The remains of the crown of the underbridge arch and parapet wall.

Description :
An archaeological watching brief in 2009 (see E001626), uncovered the remains of the crown of the underbridge arch covered by surface levelling and backfill deposits. The underbridge itself had been infilled with various concrete and other deposits. Remains of a parapet wall built across the west portal of the canal underbridge were also discovered (Sell 2009).

Sources :
L. Toft , 1964 , Historic Photo Print Smith's Canal
Sell, S.H , 2009 , Church Road, Llansamlet, Swansea: Archaeological watching brief
01/map/OS/1882

Events :
E001626 : Church Road, LLansamlet, Swansea WB (year : 2009)
E000635 : Smiths Canal Bridge (year : 1975)

Related records
National Monuments Record NPRN 34484 http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/34484/details

Compiled date : 15-10-2008


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