Cosgrove aqueduct, Navigable aqueduct in Cosgrove, England.
The cast iron trough aqueduct spans 101 feet across the River Great Ouse, rising 40 feet above the water with a width of 15 feet.
The current structure, completed in 1811, replaced an earlier brick aqueduct that collapsed in 1808, leading to legal disputes between contractors and the Grand Junction Company.
The aqueduct stands as an example of Industrial Revolution engineering, demonstrating the evolution from traditional brick construction to innovative cast iron solutions.
The structure carries boats along the Grand Union Canal over the River Great Ouse, featuring a cantilevered towpath supported by diagonal struts for pedestrian access.
The cast iron components, manufactured at Ketley Iron Works in Coalbrookdale, were transported by canal to the construction site for assembly.
Location: Cosgrove
Location: Wolverton and Greenleys
Official opening: August 26, 1805
Made from material: cast iron, brick
GPS coordinates: 52.06880,-0.83371
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:43
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