Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal above bridge 56

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal above bridge 56 by M J Roscoe as part of the Geograph project.

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Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal above bridge 56

Image: © M J Roscoe Taken: 26 Jul 2018

The canal becomes wider on the bend. Bends are a feature of the canal as it follows the contours of the hillside. This avoided the need for locks and also lowered construction costs.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.704962
Longitude
-3.01584