Prestolee Aqueduct

Bridge in Prestolee, Greater Manchester
53°33′09″N 2°22′35″W / 53.5525°N 2.3764°W / 53.5525; -2.3764OS grid referenceSD751062CarriesManchester, Bolton and Bury CanalCrossesRiver IrwellLocalePrestolee, Greater ManchesterHeritage statusGrade IICharacteristicsTrough constructionStonePier constructionStoneTotal length185 feet (56.4 m)Width16 feet 6 inches (5.03 m)Traversable?YesTowpathsSW SideNo. of spansFourHistoryConstruction end1793LocationMap

Prestolee Aqueduct is a stone-built aqueduct in Prestolee, Kearsley in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. The four-arch structure was constructed in 1793 to carry the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal across the River Irwell. It is now preserved as a Grade II listed building.[1]

The aqueduct is one of two remaining major structures on the canal, the other being the Clifton Aqueduct. A third major aqueduct, Damside Aqueduct, was demolished in the 1950s.

As of 2007, the aqueduct still carried water, although it was not navigable as adjoining sections of the canal are in need of restoration.

The Bolton arm of the canal runs underneath the house at the very top of this image, and is accessed via a set of locks

See also

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References

  1. ^ Historic England. "Prestolee Aqueduct (1162420)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 June 2008.

External links

  • Prestolee Aqueduct on Pennine Waterways website
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