Bridge 17 Over The Calder And Hebble Navigation - Mirfield, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

The Calder and Hebble Navigation completed in 1770 consisted of artificial improvements to the River Calder and River Hebble to allow canal boats use what used to be un-navigable rivers.

It ran for 21 miles from the Aire and Calder Navigation at Wakefield to Sowerby Bridge, was one of the first navigable waterways into the Pennines. It was an extension westwards of the Aire and Calder Navigation.

Work began in 1758 to make the River Calder navigable above Wakefield. The navigation to Sowerby Bridge was completed in 1770, including a short branch to Dewsbury.

The Greenwood Cut is a short stretch of the Navigation built to bypass Greenwood Weir. There are flood gates under the bridge which are normally open but are closed when the water levels are high.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: The Aire and Calder Navigation Date constructed: 1769 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unnamed minor road Location: Mirfield, Yorkshire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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