The south portal of Chirk Tunnel (NPRN 34408) on the Llangollen Canal provides access to one of the first British canal tunnels to have a towing-path constructed through it. The tunnel, designed by the engineers William Jessop and Thomas Telford was constructed between 1794 and 1802. The south facade is of stone, with an arched portal with ashlar voussoirs and raised keystone. Above the keystone is a plaque with the number 27 on it.
Louise Barker, RCAHMW, 14 September 2007.
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application/rtfDSC - RCAHMW Digital Survey CollectionArchive coversheet from an RCAHMW digital survey of the South portal of Chirk canal tunnel, Llangollen Canal. Carried out by Louise Barker, 06/2007.
