GRONWEN/REDWITH now in water.
Restoration of the Gronwen to Redwith section was started Nov. 2006 and
re-watered in October 2007 (after being ‘dry’ for 50 years).
A new lift bridge was constructed near to Morton Farm and an old coal
wharf near to Redwith was restored.
At Gronwen Bridge .
The scene after re-watering.
The earth dam has been removed and a temporary footbridge installed.
Stop planks are inserted temporarily below the bridge.
The scene after re-
The earth dam has been removed and a temporary footbridge installed.
Stop planks are inserted temporarily below the bridge.
Leaving Gronwen.
A new towpath has been constructed and the piling installed along the banks is now covered by “puddle”.Reed “pockets” are seen on the off-side bank.
A new towpath has been constructed and the piling installed along the banks is now covered by “puddle”.Reed “pockets” are seen on the off-
Approaching Morton Farm.
The site of one of the culverts, rebuilt in the autumn of 2006.
A new sluice has been constructed here.
The site of one of the culverts, rebuilt in the autumn of 2006.
A new sluice has been constructed here.
Below Morton Farm.
A new lift bridge has been constructed.
A new lift bridge has been constructed.
Morton Farm new lift bridge.
A view during the construction work.
A view during the construction work.
South of Morton Farm.
The towpath construction and re-building of the stone wharf wall is complete .
The towpath construction and re-
The approach to Redwith Road Bridge.
A new towpath has been installed as far as this area.
A temporary dam and stop planks have also been installed.
A new towpath has been installed as far as this area.
A temporary dam and stop planks have also been installed.
Looking back towards Morton Farm (May 2009) from the top of Redwith Road Bridge.
The site of one of the culverts replaced in the autumn of 2006 can just be seen.
Work is under way (2009) on the next section
Redwith to Pryces Bridge No.84
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