Crown Hill Bridge, Great Western Canal, Devon UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 54.310 W 003° 25.654
30U E 469936 N 5639366
An arched bridge in Devon UK.
Waymark Code: WM4KFF
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/02/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
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This is one of many brick built arch bridges along this canal.
The Great Western Canal was designed by John Rennie and built at the end of the nineteenth century, the canal was closed as a commercial waterway in 1925. Since 1971 it has been restored as a country park and is enjoyed by walkers, anglers and passengers on a horse drawn boat.
Length of bridge: 15m

Height of bridge: 6m

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Great Western Canal


Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Tiverton Road.

Location:
Near Tiverton, Devon UK


Date constructed: Not listed

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