Clifton Aqueduct, Grade II listed aqueduct bridge in Clifton, England.
The stone aqueduct features three segmental arches with keystones, triangular cutwaters, and flat pilasters carrying the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal over River Irwell.
Engineers Charles Roberts and John Nightingale constructed the Clifton Aqueduct in 1796 as part of a system that included six aqueducts along the canal route.
The structure represents the engineering achievements of late 18th-century canal construction and remains protected under the National Heritage List for England.
The aqueduct currently functions as a crossing path for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting to Prestwich Forest Park and marking the beginning of the Outwood Trail.
The structure contains specific grooves designed for stop planks, which allowed maintenance workers to drain sections of the canal when needed.
Location: Bury
Location: Salford
GPS coordinates: 53.52730,-2.31683
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:19
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