World Heritage Identification Number: 1303
World Heritage since: 2009
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal: A Marvel of Industrial Engineering
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal, located in the picturesque Vale of Llangollen in northeastern Wales, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the Industrial Revolution. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009, this 18-kilometer long waterway system showcases the harmonious blend of artistic vision, technical prowess, and practical problem-solving that characterized the era.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the 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. Covering a difficult geographical setting, the building of the canal required substantial, bold civil engineering solutions, especially as it was built without using locks. The aqueduct is a pioneering masterpiece of engineering and monumental metal architecture, conceived by the celebrated civil engineer Thomas Telford. The use of both cast and wrought iron in the aqueduct enabled the construction of arches that were light and d strong, producing an overall effect that is both monumental and elegant. The property is inscribed as a masterpiece of creative genius, and as a remarkable synthesis of expertise already acquired in Europe. It is also recognized as an innovative ensemble that inspired many projects all over the world.
Encyclopedia Record: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Llangollen Canal across the River Dee in the Vale of Llangollen in northeast Wales.Additional Site Details
Area: 105 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 52.9702777778 , -3.0877777778
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Adrian Pingstone, Public domain
