Stone Bridge 46 On The Leeds Liverpool Canal - Gathurst, UK
Posted by: dtrebilc
N 53° 33.685 W 002° 41.700
30U E 520202 N 5934770
The Leeds Liverpool canal is the longest canal in Northern England.
Waymark Code: WMPWAG
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/29/2015
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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 also known as Gathurst Bridge and is a Grade II
Listed building
with the following description.
"Bridge over Leeds and Liverpool Canal. 1780s. Stone. Elliptical arch with cambered band and parapet over; end piers."
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 this case the paint is very faded.
When the canal first opened the canal boats were towed by horses. This bridge is on a slight bend in the canal and the tow ropes wore grooves into the arch of the bridge.