Canals · South Wales
Crumlin Arm
Crumlin Arm — branch of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newbridge · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Crumlin Arm is a canal in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: National Monuments of Wales. Part of Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Wikidata describes it as: "branch of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal". Coordinates: 51.6798°, -3.1368°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Crumlin Arm of the Monmouthshire canal is part of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal network in South Wales. It connected Crumlin and its tramways to the Docks at Newport.
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Background
History
The Crumlin to Abercarn section opened in March 1794 and two years later the branch was open except for Fourteen Locks. It was not until April 1799 that the proprietors (shareholders) declared that the canal was finally complete. The branch was 11 mi long, rising 358 ft through 32 locks.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6798, -3.1368
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Crumlin
- Postcode
- NP11 5EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Newbridge — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5190052 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Crumlin Arm (Monmouthshire canal) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crumlin Arm?
- Crumlin Arm is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP11 5EP), in the parish of Crumlin.
- Is Crumlin Arm a listed building?
- Crumlin Arm is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
- Is Crumlin Arm free to visit?
- Yes, Crumlin Arm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crumlin Arm?
- The nearest railway station is Newbridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP11 5EP.