Peel Bank Towpath Stone Bridge On Leeds Liverpool Canal - Hyndburn, UK
Posted by: dtrebilc
N 53° 45.551 W 002° 23.271
30U E 540356 N 5956902
The Leeds Liverpool canal is the longest canal in Northern England.
Waymark Code: WMQDZ3
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/13/2016
Views: 1
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.
This single span stone arch bridge carries the canal towpath over a short arm leading off the canal.
The arm was built to serve a chemical factory, but is no longer used.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians and cyclists
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Peel Bank Arm off the Leeds Liverpool Canal
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath
Location: Hyndburn, Lancashire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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