Orbiel Aqueduct
The Orbiel Aqueduct (French: Pont-canal de l'Orbiel) is one of several aqueducts on the Canal du Midi. Until its building, the canal crossed the River Orbiel on the level. A dam on the Orbiel was demolished and replaced with the Aqueduct. It was built in 1686-87 by Antoine Niquet and designed by Marshal Sebastien Vauban,[1] It is found in the city of Trèbes.
Pont-canal de l'Orbiel | |
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| Coordinates | 43°12′52.39″N 2°26′21.51″E |
| Carries | Canal du Midi |
| Crosses | Orbiel River |
| Locale | Trèbes |
| Characteristics | |
| Trough construction | Masonry |
| Pier construction | Masonry |
| No. of spans | 3 |
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See also
References
- Rolt, L. T. C. (1973). From Sea to Sea. Ohio University Press. ISBN 0-8214-0152-1.
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