Stone Bridge 17 On The Leeds Liverpool Canal - Lydiate, 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 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.

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: 1770 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Pilling Lane Location: Lydiate, Merseyside Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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