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Canal locks · South Wales

Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

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Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building in Newport City. Situated approximately 30 metres SE of Grove Farm. Bridge carries track to Allt-yr-yn. Allt-yr-yn Lock immediately W. Stone lined basin E of bridge wit

Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, canal locks in South Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Newport · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed building in Newport City. Situated approximately 30 metres SE of Grove Farm. Bridge carries track to Allt-yr-yn. Allt-yr-yn Lock immediately W. Stone lined basin E of bridge with Little Lock immediately E.". Coordinates: 51.5947°, -3.0170°.

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Heritage listing

http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=22328

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, along with the intermediate bridge and basin, are located on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in South Wales. This Grade II listed building contributes to the canal's historical significance and is situated within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated for the Severn Estuary.

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Coordinates
51.5947, -3.0170
District
Newport
Parish
Allt-yr-yn
Postcode
NP20 5DX
Parliamentary constituency
Newport West and Islwyn
Nearest railway station
Newport1.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 5DX), in the parish of Allt-yr-yn.
Is Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a listed building?
Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal a protected site?
Yes — Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Allt-yr-yn Lock and Little Lock, with intermediate bridge and basin, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal?
The nearest railway station is Newport, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 5DX.