Former Rail Bridge Over Mow Halls Road - Uppermill, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 33.165 W 002° 00.566
30U E 565624 N 5934218
This single arch stone bridge carried the Delph branch railway line of the Manchester to Huddersfield Railway Line.
Waymark Code: WM11XPP
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/06/2020
Views: 3
The branch line originally connected Delph and Oldham and closed in 1963. A 2 mile stretch from Delph to Uppermill has been converted to a rails to trails cycle and walking route and this bridge marks the end of the trail at Uppermill.
The bridge
The bridge crosses a single track minor road at an angle.
At some point the arch has been strengthened with metal tie bars.
The cycle route heads west from the bridge, but a short footpath continues for a short distance to the east and south.
Height of bridge: 9 ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians and cyclists
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Mow Halls Road
Date constructed: 1851
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Delph Donkey rails to trails route
Location:
Uppermill, Greater Manchester
Length of bridge: Not listed
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