Simons Bridge Over The Wirral Way - Caldy, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 21.158 W 003° 09.815
30U E 489111 N 5911512
This single arch brick bridge was built as an accommodation bridge over the former Birkenhead Railway route from Hooton to West Kirby.
Waymark Code: WM10QYC
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/13/2019
Views: 2
The Wirral Way is a long distance footpath along the route of the former railway line that has now been converted to a rails to trails route and also forms Wirral Country Park.
At the time the bridge was built in 1870 there was farmland to the south of the line and this bridge provided access to it. Between 1900 and 1911 the farmer sold the land and it was converted to a golf course and access to the bridge blocked.
The metal name plate of the bridge is in the style of an old railway sign.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: None - is no longer used
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Wirral Way - a 'rails to trails' cycle and footpath along the former Birkenhead Railway route from Hooton to West Kirby.
Date constructed: 1870
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No
Name of road or trail the bridge services: None - the bridge is now redundant
Location:
Caldy, The Wirral
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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