Lock Uchaf No.14 and 15, Glamorganshire Canal, Abercynon

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NPRN34414
Map ReferenceST09NE
Grid ReferenceST0868595520
Unitary (Local) AuthorityRhondda Cynon Taff
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityAbercynon
Type Of SiteCANAL LOCK
PeriodPost Medieval, 18th Century
Description
Former double lock, the uppermost on the Abercynon flight of the Glamorganshire Canal (nprn 34425), which consisted of sixteen locks (two single and seven doubles) in 1.6km or 1mile, giving a rise towards Merthyr of 63m or 207feet. The lower chamber (no.15) is visible, although filled with rubbish, but the upper chamber (no.14) has been demolished.
Site visited B.A.Malaws, RCAHMW, May 1978.