Stanley Ferry Aqueduct, Cast iron aqueduct in Wakefield, England
The Stanley Ferry Aqueduct spans 165 feet across the River Calder with its cast iron structure featuring fluted Doric colonnettes and massive bow-spring girders.
Constructed between 1836 and 1839, this engineering marvel represented one of the earliest through arch bridges in the world and the longest cast iron aqueduct at completion.
The structure stands as a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument, reflecting the engineering achievements of Britain's industrial transportation network.
The aqueduct remains operational for water navigation, with an additional concrete structure built alongside in 1981 to accommodate modern vessel requirements.
The water trough of the aqueduct holds 940 tons of water and rests upon two bow-spring girders weighing 110 tons each.
Location: Wakefield
GPS coordinates: 53.70240,-1.46255
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:18
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