Stone Bridge 222 Over Leeds Liverpool Canal - Kirkstall, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 48.892 W 001° 36.511
30U E 591612 N 5963821
This bridge carries Broad Lane over the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
Waymark Code: WMN6A3
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/03/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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The canal is 127.25 miles long and flows from the inland woollen town of Leeds to the coastal sea port of Liverpool, crossing the Pennines along the way. Work on the canal started in 1770 and built in a number of sections and was finally completed in 1816.

The bridge is made of gritstone and has an eliptical arch and is an English Heritage Grade II Listed Building. link

The bridge is built on a hill side and it slopes down from the west at the higher level down to the east of the canal.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, pedestrians and cycles

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Leeds Liverpool Canal


Date constructed: 1777

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

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Broad Lane

Location:
Kirkstall, West Yorkshire


Length of bridge: Not listed

Height of bridge: Not listed

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