Stone Bridge 23 On The Leeds Liverpool Canal - Halsall, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

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.

Like many of the bridges on this canal the arch stones are painted white to help boat owners judge their approach through the bridge. In addition because the bridge straddles the tow path on one side of the canal the bridge keystone is not in the middle of the canal. A vertical white line painted on the bridge parapet indicates the middles of the canal itself to further aid navigation.

The bridge known as Harker's Bridge is a Grade II Listed building with the following description. "Public road bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, opened 1774. Squared sandstone blocks. Single elliptical arch. Band below solid parapet with coping."

At some point the bridge has been strengthened with metal rods passing under the arch and braced at either side of the bridge.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, bikes and pedestrians What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: The Leeds Liverpool Canal Date constructed: 1774 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Plex Lane Location: Halsall, Lancashire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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