Arch Bridge 17 On The Leeds Liverpool Canal - Lydiate, UK - Stone 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 Lydiate Hill Bridge is a Grade II Listed building with the following description. "LYDIATE PILLING LANE SD 30 SE 7/86 Lydiate Bridge II Bridge over Leeds and Liverpool Canal. c.1770. Stone. Elliptical arch, with band over and coped parapet. End pilaster strips. Plaque inscribed "NO17" on north side."

When the canal first opened the boats on the canal were towed by horses. This bridge is on a slight bend and there are grooves in the arch of the bridge caused by the tow ropes rubbing against the bridge.

The bridge has metal plates at the top of the bridge to strengthen it.

Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Lydiate, Merseyside Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Pilling Lane Water or other terrain spanned: The Leeds Liverpool Canal Construction Date: 1770 Architect/Builder: Not listed

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