Towing Path Bridge, Glamorganshire Canal, on Overflow to Melingriffith Works Feeder

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NPRN34430
Map ReferenceST18SW
Grid ReferenceST1432780435
Unitary (Local) AuthorityCardiff
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityWhitchurch
Type Of SiteBRIDGE
PeriodPost Medieval, 19th Century
Description
Cast-iron bridge carrying the canal towing path over an overflow to the Melingriffith Tinplate Works (nprn 40456) feeder. Built 1851, the canal-side parapet is bow-topped to ease the passage of boat haulage ropes.
Site visited B.A.Malaws, RCAHMW, May 1981.