Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Opened in 1805, the majestic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal over the River Dee. The structure is 307 m long and is 38m above the Dee making it Britain's longest and the World's highest aqueduct.

Location: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Original line: Ellesmere and Chester Canal

Photographer: Malcolm Chattwood

Contact photographer: Malcolm Chattwood

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Date: 25/3/2012

Image number: 82335


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