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Lock Isaf No.24, Glamorganshire Canal, Abercynon

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NPRN34419
Map ReferenceST09NE
Grid ReferenceST0842095030
Unitary (Local) AuthorityRhondda Cynon Taff
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityAbercynon
Type Of SiteCANAL LOCK
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
1. Completely removed and site now occupied by road widening and public conveniences.
T.G.Thomas, 1967.

2. Lock Isaf was the lowest lock on the Abercynon flight of the Glamorganshire Canal (nprn 34425), which consisted of sixteen locks (two single and seven doubles) in 1.6km/1mile, giving a rise towards Merthyr of 63m/207feet. No remains of Lock Isaf are now visible.
Site visited B.A.Malaws, RCAHMW, June 1979.