MONTGOMERY CANAL.
Gronwen/Redwith/Crickheath Restoration.
Restoration of the Gronwen to Redwith section was started Nov. 2006
and was re-watered in October 2007 CLICK HERE for photo’s.
Approx. 400 yards of towpath and bank between Redwith and Pryces Bridge
(No.84) is currently (2009) under restoration by the SUCS Work Group.
At CRICKHEATH .
Restoration of the tramway wharf area by the WRG is now under way.
(Earlier work at Pryces Bridge No. 84 was also completed by the WRG ).
The Southern side of Redwith Road Bridge.
A closer view of some of the completed restoration of the off-side.
The Stonework was completed by the SUCS Work group.
Between Redwith and Bridge No. 84, work is well under way.
This photo was taken from the direction of Redwith Road Bridge.
Looking North from Pryces Bridge towards the site of a replaced culvert.
This photo gives a good insight into construction work along the tow-path.
Pryces Bridge (No.84) Showing temporary clay dam and new stonework.
North side of Bridge No.84.
The towpath is walk-able past the restoration
South side of Pryces Bridge (Bridge No. 84).
Earlier restoration of the brickwork was completed by the WRG .
AT CRICKHEATH.
Northern end of the wharf area restored by the SUCS Workgroup.
(Complete with mooring notice)
Another view of the restored wharf wall undertaken by SUCS.
Crickheath winding point, seen here after it had been cleared of scrub ready for the restoration. Shallow water was already back in the bed.
This scene is towards Crickheath Bridge looking past the winding point and wharf restoration work.
A great amount of restoration has already been undertaken by the SUCS Workgroup.
Beyond the bridge at Crickheath lies the site of the old Tramway
Wharf where limestone from Porthywaen quarry was loaded.
Restoration is now under way by the WRG.
This photo is taken from the Pant end of the workings.
During excavation for the wharf restoration, many itemns of
interest were found, not least were the remains of the narrowboat
USK that used to work along the canal.
Restoration of the wharf that has been completed to date.
Further restoration information and work party photo’s for the SUCS
Work Group are available on their web-site.
A link to the WRG web-site is HERE.
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Gronwen/Redwith/Crickheath Restoration.
Restoration of the Gronwen to Redwith section was started Nov. 2006
and was re-
Approx. 400 yards of towpath and bank between Redwith and Pryces Bridge
(No.84) is currently (2009) under restoration by the SUCS Work Group.
At CRICKHEATH .
Restoration of the tramway wharf area by the WRG is now under way.
(Earlier work at Pryces Bridge No. 84 was also completed by the WRG ).
The Southern side of Redwith Road Bridge.
A closer view of some of the completed restoration of the off-
Between Redwith and Bridge No. 84, work is well under way.
This photo was taken from the direction of Redwith Road Bridge.
Looking North from Pryces Bridge towards the site of a replaced culvert.
This photo gives a good insight into construction work along the tow-
Pryces Bridge (No.84) Showing temporary clay dam and new stonework.
North side of Bridge No.84.
The towpath is walk-
South side of Pryces Bridge (Bridge No. 84).
Earlier restoration of the brickwork was completed by the WRG .
AT CRICKHEATH.
Northern end of the wharf area restored by the SUCS Workgroup.
(Complete with mooring notice)
Another view of the restored wharf wall undertaken by SUCS.
Crickheath winding point, seen here after it had been cleared of scrub ready for the restoration. Shallow water was already back in the bed.
This scene is towards Crickheath Bridge looking past the winding point and wharf restoration work.
A great amount of restoration has already been undertaken by the SUCS Workgroup.
Beyond the bridge at Crickheath lies the site of the old Tramway
Wharf where limestone from Porthywaen quarry was loaded.
Restoration is now under way by the WRG.
This photo is taken from the Pant end of the workings.
During excavation for the wharf restoration, many itemns of
interest were found, not least were the remains of the narrowboat
USK that used to work along the canal.
Restoration of the wharf that has been completed to date.
Further restoration information and work party photo’s for the SUCS
Work Group are available on their web-
A link to the WRG web-
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