- Clifton Viaduct
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The viaduct looking in a northerly direction with the Irwell and canal out of frame on the right.
Clifton Viaduct is a Grade II listed stone structure crossing the River Irwell in Clifton, Greater Manchester, and also the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal.[1] It is known locally as 'The 13 arches'. It is currently disused and closed to the public.
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History
The viaduct was constructed in 1846 to carry trains from Manchester to Rossendale along the Manchester, Bury and Rossendale Railway, over the Irwell Valley. It has 13 arches. The line was closed in 1966[2]. The viaduct passes another notable structure, Clifton Aqueduct.
See also
References
- ^ "Listed Building Register C". http://www.salford.gov.uk/living/planning/heritage-and-conservation/listedbuilding/listed-building-register/listed-building-register-c.htm. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
- ^ "The Sectional Appendix - Clifton Junction Station to Radcliffe (Central) North Junction". http://www.britishrailways1960.co.uk/CLPBStF02.html. Retrieved 2009-10-12.
External links
- Images of Clifton Aqueduct and the Viaduct
- Distant image of Irwell Valley with the Viaduct in the centre
Categories:- Grade II listed buildings in Greater Manchester
- Bridges in Greater Manchester
- Bridges completed in 1846
- Irwell Valley
- Viaducts in the United Kingdom
- Greater Manchester building and structure stubs
- United Kingdom bridge (structure) stubs
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