Monument record 2482/1/3 - St.Helens Canal/Sankey Navigation - Swing Bridge
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Summary
A largely destroyed swing bridge at the north end of St.Helens Canal. The St.Helens Canal was the first artificial waterway in England. It was built to carry coal from St Helens to the Mersey and then onto Liverpool and opened in 1757.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Swing bridge, St.Helens Canal, north end. Condition - largely destroyed (1).
<1> Grealey S, 1976, The Archaeology of Warrington's Past, /90 (Book). SCH3046.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3046 Book: Grealey S. 1976. The Archaeology of Warrington's Past. /90.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 595 917 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ59SE |
| Civil Parish | WINWICK, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WINWICK WITH HULME, WINWICK, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 9 2002 4:13PM