Monument record 14209 - Runcorn and Weston Canal
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Summary
Runcorn and Weston canal built by the Bridgewater Canal in 1853-9, linked the Runcorn Old Quay docks with the Mersey and Irwell Navigation docks at Weston Point. Filled in apart from a 700m southern section.
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Full Description
<1> Nevell, M & George, D, 2014, A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Cheshire, p.53 (Book). SCH8021.
Runcorn and Weston canal built by the Bridgewater Canal in 1853-9, linked the Runcorn Old Quay docks with the docks at Weston Points. Filled in except the southern 700m section to its junction at Weston Point
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4974 8177 (451m by 1412m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ48SE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WESTON, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | RUNCORN, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | RUNCORN & WIDNES NON PARISH AREA, HALTON |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 1 2025 12:23PM