Dutton Horse Bridge

The Dutton Horse Bridge spans across the Weaver navigation with two timber arches measuring approximately 100 feet each and features a central pier supported by concrete-filled brick columns.

Construction of the bridge commenced in 1915 under the direction of engineer John Arthur Saner, who served as chief engineer of the Weaver Navigation Trust from 1888 to 1934.

As part of the Aston Ring Bridleway network, the bridge maintains its function connecting communities while representing early 20th-century engineering methods in British canal infrastructure.

The 8-foot-wide platform includes timber guard rails and provides a crossing point for pedestrians, connecting various walking paths and routes in the Cheshire countryside.

This structure stands as the only remaining laminated greenheart timber bridge in England, with its submerged timber components maintaining integrity through multiple decades.

Location: Dutton

GPS coordinates: 53.28600,-2.62510

Latest update: March 21, 2025 16:55