Huddersfield Narrow Canal Pylon, Transmission tower at Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Tameside, United Kingdom.
The 54.6-meter-tall electricity pylon stands directly over the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, requiring boats to pass between its metal support legs.
The pylon construction in the early 21st century necessitated temporary closure and culverting of the canal from Lock 8W to downstream of Stalybridge substation.
The structure represents the integration of modern power infrastructure with traditional waterways, marking the evolution of industrial development in Greater Manchester.
The tower supports two different voltage circuits: a 400 kV Stalybridge-Thorpe Marsh line and a 275 kV transformer feeder from Stalybridge.
Engineers redirected the canal channel eastward to accommodate the substation compound while maintaining navigation through the pylon's base structure.
Location: Tameside
GPS coordinates: 53.49360,-2.04028
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:03
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