Somersetshire Coal Canal Aqueduct

The Somersetshire Coal Canal Aqueduct, built in 1795, is an aqueduct designed for the Somersetshire Coal Canal. It is constructed from coursed, dressed Bath stone, with a rubble Bath stone soffit and patches of engineering brick and concrete. The south side features an ashlar parapet.

This aqueduct spans the shallow gorge of Severcombe Valley, oriented east to west, and is located to the west of the former route of the infilled canal. The north face showcases a brick horseshoe arch supported by stone lower courses, featuring a prominent keystone positioned below a stone band. The face is curved and battered, with abutments integrated into the valley on either side. At the west end, there is a buttress with disturbed stonework. The south face is simpler, lacking a band, and shows signs of spalling and repairs in parts of the ashlar stonework. The horseshoe arch on this side is also made of engineering brick and includes a notable keystone. Above the south face, the ashlar parapet has canted coping stones, some of which have partially collapsed onto the deck. The tunnel includes some brick patching.