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Neath Canal

Neath and Tennant Canal
Clun Isaf Neath Canal 1.JPG
The exit from Clun Isaf lock, restored in 2007
Specifications
Maximum boat length 60 ft 0 in (18.29 m)
Maximum boat beam 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)
Locks 15
(originally 21)
Status Under restoration
Navigation authority Neath Canal Navigation Co.
Port Tennant Navigation Co.
History
Original owner Neath Canal Navigation Co.
Port Tennant Navigation Co.
Principal engineer Thomas Dadford
Other engineer(s) George Tennant
Date of act 1791
Date of first use 1795
Date completed 1824
Date closed 1930s
Date restored 1990 onwards
Geography
Start point Glynneath
End point Briton Ferry / Swansea Docks
Neath and Tennant Canal
River Neath
Glynneath Basin
19 Maesmarchog Lock
Maesmarchog Wharf
18 Lamb and Flag Lock
17 Pentremalwed Lock
16 Cae-dan-y-cwmwl Lock
15 Granary Lock
B4242 road built over canal bed
14 Ysgwrfa Lock
13 Maesgwyn Lock
12 Ynys-yr-Allor Lock
11 Aberclwyd Lock
Rheola aqueduct
10 Rheola Lock
9 Crugiau Lock
8 Resolven Uchaf Lock
Limit of navigation
Commercial Road culvert
7 Resolven Lock
A465(T) road
6 Abergarwed upper lock
5 Abergarwed lower lock
Ynysbwllog Car Park

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