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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
A tall canal aqueduct carrying boats over the Dee valley.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Pontcysyllte Aqueduct matters
This remarkable canal aqueduct carries boats high above the Dee Valley in a narrow iron trough. Designed by Thomas Telford, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can walk or take a canal boat over it, though it is not for those who dislike heights.
Talking points
- Boats cross on a narrow trough.
- It is a UNESCO site.
- Designed by Thomas Telford.
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