Neath Canal

The Neath and Tennant Canals are two independent but linked canals in South Wales that are usually regarded as a single canal. The Neath Canal was opened from Glynneath to Melincryddan, to the south of Neath, in 1795 and extended to Giant's Grave in 1799, in order to provide better shipping facilities. With several small later extensions it reached its final destination at Briton Ferry. The canal was 13.5 miles (21.7 km) long and included 19 locks. Click here for a full history on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neath_and_Tennant_Canal

Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
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L2015 3590 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
The restored basin at Resolven. At present a section of the Neath Canal beyond Resolven is unrestored and would require the reinstatement of an over bridge on the site of the twin bore culverts under Commercial Road.
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L2015 3591 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
The restored basin at Resolven. At present a section of the Neath Canal beyond Resolven is unrestored and would require the reinstatement of an over bridge on the site of the twin bore culverts (behind the camera) under Commercial Road.
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L2015 3592 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
The restored basin at Resolven. At present a section of the Neath Canal beyond Resolven is unrestored and would require the reinstatement of an over bridge on the site of the twin bore culverts under Commercial Road.
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L2015 3593 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Resolven Lock - restored in 2007.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Resolven Lock looking into the basin - restored in 2007.
L2015 3595 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Resolven Lock - restored in 2007.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
A canal side cottage which provides canoe hire facilities.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
A canal side cottage at Resolven which provides canoe hire facilities.
L2015 3598 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
View towards Resolven Lock.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Resolven Lock - restored in 2007.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Resolven Lock - restored in 2007.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Resolven Lock - restored in 2007.
L2015 3602 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Resolven Lock - restored in 2007.
L2015 3603 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
The restored basin at Resolven. At present a section of the Neath Canal beyond Resolven is unrestored and would require the reinstatement of an over bridge on the site of the twin bore culverts under Commercial Road.
L2015 3604 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
The restored basin at Resolven. At present a section of the Neath Canal beyond Resolven is unrestored and would require the reinstatement of an over bridge on the site of the twin bore culverts under Commercial Road.
L2015 3605 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
The restored basin at Resolven with the launching slipway on the right. At present a section of the Neath Canal beyond Resolven is unrestored and would require the reinstatement of an over bridge on the site of the twin bore culverts under Commercial Road.
L2015 3606 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015 (HDR)
The restored basin at Resolven with the launching slipway on the right. At present a section of the Neath Canal beyond Resolven is unrestored and would require the reinstatement of an over bridge on the site of the twin bore culverts under Commercial Road.
L2015 3607 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
View from Commercial Road, Resolven to the unrestored section of the canal.
L2015 3608 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY RESOLVEN
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Signage in the style of a lock gate at Resolven car park.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
View from the A465 underpass at Ynysbwllog looking towards the aqueduct.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Underpass under the A465
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
View from the underpass under the A465 at Ynysbwllog looking towards the aqueduct.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Interpretation board at Ynysbwllog.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Sign beside the Ynysbwllog Aqueduct.
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Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
The restored Ynysbwllog Aqueduct over the River Neath rebuilt in 2008.
L2015 3615 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY YNYSBWLLOG
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
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L2015 3616 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY YNYSBWLLOG
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
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L2015 3617 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY YNYSBWLLOG
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
The basin at Ynysbwllog.
L2015 3618 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY YNYSBWLLOG
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Interpretation board at Ynysbwllog.
L2015 3619 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY YNYSBWLLOG
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
The basin at Ynysbwllog looking towards Resolven.
L2015 3620 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY YNYSBWLLOG
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Sign at Ynysbwllog basin.
L2015 3621 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY YNYSBWLLOG
Neath Canal - August 23, 2015
Underpass under the A465 at Ynysbwllog basin.
L2015 3622 NEATH CANAL NEATH PORT TALBOT WALES CYMRU INLAND WATERWAY CANAL CANALS INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY YNYSBWLLOG

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Neath Canal