Arch Bridge 65 On The Leeds Liverpool Canal - Blackrod, 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.

The bridge also known as Anderton Bridge was originally part of the southern section of the Lancaster Canal. When this canal was not completed it was incorporated into the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

The bridge is a Grade II Listed building with the following description. "Accommodation bridge. 1790s. Built for Lancaster canal south branch, engineer John Rennie. Stone. Elliptical arch with triple keystone, raised band and parapet. Some timbers incorporated just above the level of the water. "

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 middle of the canal itself to further aid navigation.

Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Blackrod, Lancashire Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Stoney Lane Water or other terrain spanned: The Leeds Liverpool Canal Architect/Builder: John Rennie Construction Date: 1790

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