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MONTGOMERY CANAL
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 is currently under restoration (2010) between Redwith and Pryces Bridge (Number 84) by the SUCS Workgroup.
And, at CRICKHEATH :- Restoration of the Tramway Wharf Area by the WRG is now under way. (Earlier work on Bridge No. 84 was completed by the WRG .)
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The South side of Redwith Road Bridge. |
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A closer view of some of the completed restoration of the off- The stonework was completed by the SUCS Workgroup. |
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Between Redwith and Bridge No. 84. Hedge layering has been completed giving views over adjacent fields. |
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Nearby , SUCS Volunteers are at work facing the towpath wall with stonework. |
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Nearer to Pryces Bridge. Work proceeds with re- The towpath is quite useable. |
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South side of Bridge No. 84. When preparation for the new slab was under way. |
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South side of Pryces Bridge. (Bridge No. 84). Pouring the concrete for the slab. |
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Pryces Bridge (Number 84). After the work was completed. |
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At CRICKHEATH.
Northern end of the wharf area restored by the SUCS Workgroup. (Complete with mooring notice) |
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Another view of work undertaken by the SUCS Workgroup restoring the Wharf . |
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Crickheath winding point, seen here after it had been cleared of scrub ready for the restoration. Shallow water was already back in the bed. |
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This scene is towards Crickheath Bridge looking past the winding point and wharf restoration work. A great amount of restoration has already been completed by the SUCS Workgroup. |
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Beyond the bridge at Crickheath lies the site of the old Tramway Wharf where limestone from Porthywaen Quarry was loaded onto boats. Restoration is under way by the WRG. |
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This photo was taken later from the Pant end of the work. |
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During excavation for the wharf restoration, many items of interest were found, not least were the remains of the narrow boat USK that used to work along the canal. |
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A closer look at some of the restored wharf stonework. |
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Further restoration information and work party photo’s for the SUCS Work Group are
available on their web- |
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A link to the WRG web- |
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