Stretton Aqueduct, Navigable aqueduct in Stretton, England
The Stretton Aqueduct carries the Shropshire Union Canal over the A5 road through a cast iron span supported by blue brick abutments and stone dressings.
Thomas Telford designed this engineering masterwork in 1832, and the structure opened in 1835 as part of the expanding canal network across Great Britain.
The Grade II listed structure stands among various protected buildings in Lapley, Stretton, and Wheaton Aston, representing British industrial engineering heritage.
Visitors can access the aqueduct via the canal towpath, which provides continuous routes for walking and cycling through the Staffordshire countryside.
The aqueduct features ornamental cast iron parapet railings between stone columns with domed cappings, demonstrating Victorian engineering and decorative elements.
Location: Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston
Location: Brewood and Coven
Inception: 1832
Architects: Thomas Telford
Official opening: 1835
GPS coordinates: 52.69415,-2.18956
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:06
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