Glen Road Stone Bridge - Laxey, Isle of Man
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Mike_bjm
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Glen Road Stone Bridge in Laxey, Isle of Man
Waymark Code: WMV9K4
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 03/19/2017
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This Stone built bridge on Glen Road in Laxey at confluence of the Laxey River and the river draining Glen Roy is now the only remaining stone bridge on the lower reaches of the Laxey River.
The lower bridge collapsed om 3rd December 2015 during a storm which caused extensive flooding in Laxey and elsewhere in the Island. This bridge has been replaced by a bridge of a more contemporary design.
This stone bridge spans the Laxey River in a single arch which is at a very low angle and does not result in a humped back bridge.
The bridge is approximately 15 metres in length and approximately 2.5 metres high.
This bridge would have been important for the Woollen Mills that are located immediately down river over the bridge when travelling down Glen Road toward Old Laxey and the Harbour.
Length of bridge: 15m
Height of bridge: 2.5m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor Vehicles. bikes. pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Laxey River
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes the bridge is still in service for its original purpose
Name of road or trail the bridge services: B58 - Glen Road
Location:
Laxey, Isle of Man
Date constructed: Not listed
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