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Abersychan Limestone Railway Bridge Abutment

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 09407g
Trust : Glamorgan Gwent
Community : Abersychan
Unitary authority : Torfaen
NGR : SO2704003450
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL Bridge

Summary :
Stone bridge abutment surviving at base of tramroad inclin. Constructed of dry stone squared off blocks 8+ courses high, curving around to north on east side of river. On west side of river stands a stone wall with revetted bank to either side (Roberts and Jones 2006).

Description :
Stone bridge abutment surviving at base of tramroad inclin. Constructed of dry stone squared off blocks 8+ courses high, curving around to north on east side of river. On west side of river stands a stone wall with revetted bank to either side (Roberts and Jones 2006).

Sources :
Roberts, R. Jones, C. , 2006 , Southeast Wales Industrial Ironworks Landscape Year 2: transport networks ( © GGAT)

Events :
E001985 : Field visit AbersychanLimestone Railway (year : 2005)

Related records
GGAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 07226g

Compiled date : 01-03-2010


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