The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌpɔntkəˈsəɬtɛ]; Welsh: Traphont Ddŵr Pontcysyllte) is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Llangollen Canal across the River Dee in …

Explore Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a stunning UNESCO Heritage Site. Discover its history, breathtaking views, and why it’s a must-visit marvel of engineering.

Thomas Telford's incredible aqueduct over the River Dee - Pontcysyllte - is one of the most stunning sights of North Wales. Meet Nicky Lincoln, who goes across this UNESCO World …

Read the tales from history, from the people who have lived, worked and visited the 11-mile stretch of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Trevor Canal World Heritage Site.

Situated in north-eastern Wales, the 18 kilometre long Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal is a feat of civil engineering of the Industrial Revolution, completed in the early years of the 19th century.

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, at the heart of the World Heritage Site, is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Llangollen Canal across the River Dee in the Vale of Llangollen in North East Wales.

Jul 17, 2024 · Spanning the River Dee Valley in North Wales, this UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as the longest and highest aqueduct in Britain, offering breathtaking views and a …

Oct 7, 2024 · Granted in 2009, this World Heritage Site includes not just the aqueduct, but also the canal and associated engineering features, covering 11 miles (18 km) of scenic canal route.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (pronounced pont-ker-sulth-tay) is one of the most notable canal structures in the world. Built by the renowned British engineer, Thomas Telford, it carries the Llangollen …

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was finally opened on 26th November 1805, having taken ten years to design, build and test. The total cost for the project was £47,000 (close to £3,000,000 in …