Bridge 211 Over Trent And Mersey Canal - Dutton, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

The bridge also known as Dutton Horse Bridge is a Historic England Grade II Listed BUilding.
"Accommodation bridge. 1777 by James Brindley. Brown brick. Deep segmental arch; battered abutments curved in plan; brick parapets with flush stone copings; square end piers. Stone springers and some flush stone quoins." link

The sides of the bridge on the towpath had a metal insert to protect the bridge from damage from the tow ropes used by the horses to tow boats on the canal. The protectors did their job and has deep grooves on them instead of the bridge itself.

Close to the bridge is a store of stop planks. These are used to block off the canal when it needs to be drained for maintenance. Bridges and locks are often the sites for such planks because the canal is at its narrowest at these points.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Farm Vehicles Pedestrians and cyclists What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Trent & Mersey Canal Date constructed: 1777 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unnamed track Location: Dutton, Cheshire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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