Edstone Aqueduct

The Edstone Aqueduct is a cast iron structure carrying water across Salters Lane, the North Warwickshire Railway Line, and a small river near Wootton Wawen. Fourteen spans rest on thirteen tapering brick piers built from grey bricks in English bond pattern.

Engineer William Whitmore designed this structure in 1816 as part of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal project that started in 1793. It received Grade II* listed status and represents early industrial engineering achievement.

The structure represents early 19th-century industrial engineering with fourteen spans supported by thirteen tapering brick piers made from English bond grey bricks.

The site is accessible on foot from Bearley railway station in about 15 minutes, or you can use the dedicated parking area at the southern entrance. Daylight hours work best for viewing the structure's details clearly.

This aqueduct has an unusual design where the towpath runs along the base of the canal bed rather than at water level. This arrangement solved a practical challenge in crossing three different obstacles at once.

Location: Wootton Wawen

GPS coordinates: 52.24640,-1.76410

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04