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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is near Trevor in Wrexham, Wales. 38 m above the River Dee. On the Sim Britain map, it is available to sponsor for £1.
Sponsor Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Put your logo on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on the Sim Britain map, with a link to your website, for £1.
History
Thomas Telford and William Jessop built the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct between 1795 and 1805 to carry the Llangollen Canal across the valley of the River Dee. Its cast-iron trough sits on 18 stone pillars.
At 38 metres high it is the highest canal aqueduct in the world, and boats and walkers still cross it today. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.
Quick facts
- Where: Trevor, Wrexham, Wales
- Built / formed: 1795 to 1805
- 38 m above the River Dee
- The longest and highest aqueduct in Britain
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009
Visiting Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is open land you can visit freely; check local conditions before you go. You can also read more on Wikipedia ↗.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct?
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is near Trevor in Wrexham, Wales.
When was Pontcysyllte Aqueduct built?
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: 1795 to 1805.
Who sponsors Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on Sim Britain?
Nobody yet. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is available to sponsor on the Sim Britain map for £1.
How do I sponsor Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on Sim Britain?
Open Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on the map, choose Claim and pay £1 by card. Your logo goes on top of the landmark with a link to your website, and the building grows a layer. If someone outbids you, the price rises by half.
Nearby landmarks
- Jodrell Bank Holmes Chapel, England
- Conwy Castle Conwy, Wales
- Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Llanberis, Wales
- Caernarfon Castle Caernarfon, Wales