Littleton Bridge - Salford, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 30.025 W 002° 16.671
30U E 547901 N 5928181
This quadruple arch stone road bridge is one of many bridges that cross the River Irwell as it meanders through Salford.
Waymark Code: WM11XW3
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/07/2020
Views: 2
The River Irwell
"The River Irwell is a 39-mile (63 km) long river which flows through the Irwell Valley in North West England. Its source is at Irwell Springs on Deerplay Moor, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of Bacup. It forms the boundary between Manchester and Salford and empties into the River Mersey near Irlam."
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The Bridge
Although the bridge was built by Captain H A Clowes at his own expense it was always a public bridge. He was a rich local landowner and the bridge gave him better access to his estate as well as improving communications for everyone else.
There are two very worn stone plaques on the bridge parapet each on opposite sides of the road.
LITTLETON BRIDGE
THE FOUNDATION STONE
OF THIS BRIDGE
BUILT AT THE SOLE COST OF
CAPTAIN H A CLOWES
AND BY MRS H A CLOWES
AUGUST 9TH 1904
LIONEL WELLS ENGINEER
LITTLETON BRIDGE
DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC
AND OPENED BY
ALDERMAN SIR W STEPHENS
MAYOR OF SALFORD
AUGUST 9TH 1905
NAYLOR BROTHERS CONTRACTORS
The best view of the bridge is from footpaths on the banks of the River Irwell. Parking is available at shops next to the bridge at
N 53 30 2.75 W 2 16 40.64
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The River Irwell
Date constructed: 1905
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Littleton Road
Location:
Salford, Greater Manchester
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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