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Pete's Montgomery Canal Photo- Belan to Berriew (Section 12 -
This section is navigable but not yet re- |
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(1) After leaving Belan and heading towards Newtown, the next bridge that you
encounter is:- Wernllwyd Bidge Number 124 which is an accommodation bridge for farm use. |
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(2) Wernllwyd Bridge Number 124 seen from the Newtown direction. |
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(3) Between Wernllwyd Bridge and Brithdir Lock, you will find this mile post telling you that you are now 25 miles from Welsh Frankton and 9 miles from Newtown. |
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(4) This view of the off- |
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(5) As you approach Brithdir Lock, this sculpture catches your eye, it marks the canal side of the nature reserve. |
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(6) This photo is across the nature reserve seen from near the lock. You can sit on one of the seats provided , relax and enjoy the view. |
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(7) Brithdir Lock ( Rise of 9' 1.5")
Brithdir Lock. Substantially constructed of large stone blocks with a footbridge preceeding the bottom gates. The lock keepers cottage stands by the lock. Note the old pig sty to the right of the photo. |
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(8) Brithdir Lock Top Gate. Brithdir Bridge Number 125 is seen past the lock .
The path to the Brithdir Lime Kilns is to the left of the photo. In the late 1800's , a warehouse and blacksmiths were sited here along with the lime kilns. |
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(9) Brithdir Lime Kilns.
At Brithdir, between the Horseshoes Inn (adjacent to the A483 trunk road) and the Lock you will find a fine example of the lime kilns used in this period, together with a small "picnic area". |
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(10) Brithdir Lime Kiln.
This is one of the lime kilns available to view at Brithdir. The entrance to the hearth is bricked up but you can see a good example of a kiln entrance. The kilns are situated behind the "Horseshoes Inn". Parking is available as is refreshment at the aforementioned establishment. |
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(11) Brithdir Bridge Number 125.
Seen from the Newtown side. A seat is by the hedge to the right. Brithdir lock is seen through the bridge. |
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(12) Over the bridge, to the left of the previous photo, you will find this sign welcoming you to the Brithdir Nature Reserve. |
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(13) View from the top of Brithdir Bridge Number125 , looking in the direction of Newtown. As you can see, a winding point is sited here. |
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(14) Brithdir Aqueduct (Bridge Number 125A)
This aqueduct carries the canal over the Luggy Brook. |
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(15) Brithdir Aqueduct seen from the West side.
The Luggey Brook is just visible through the iron railings. |
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(16) Luggy Bridge Number 126
is to be found just after crossing Brithdir Aqueduct. |
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(17) Looking West from the top of Luggy Bridge. |
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(18) Shortly after leaving Luggy Bridge, you come to Milepost Number 26.
26 miles from Welsh Frankton. 9 miles from Newtown. |
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