Bridge 71 over Leeds Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock
N 53° 37.338 W 002° 36.764
30U E 525614 N 5941569
This bridge crosses the Leeds and Liverpool Canal which is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles long. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487 feet.
Waymark Code: WM3N8W
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/24/2008
Views: 22
This part of the Leeds Liverpool Canal was opened in 1777. At this date the canal was open between Liverpool, Parbold and Gathurst, near Wigan, and from Leeds to Gargrave, including the branch to Bradford. However, at this point all the funds had been spent and work came to a halt. By 1781 enough money was found to complete the branch to Wigan and the branch to Rufford. It took many more years before the whole route between Leeds and Liverpool was completed.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Road traffic
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The bridge carries a road over the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
Date constructed: Canal opened 1777
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unclassified road at Heath Charnock
Location:
Heath Charnock, Lancashire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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