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Prestolee Aqueduct

Coordinates: 53°33′09″N 2°22′35″W / 53.5525°N 2.3764°W / 53.5525; -2.3764
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Prestolee Aqueduct
Panorama of Prestolee Aqueduct
Coordinates53°33′09″N 2°22′35″W / 53.5525°N 2.3764°W / 53.5525; -2.3764
OS grid referenceSD751062
CarriesManchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
CrossesRiver Irwell
LocalePrestolee, Greater Manchester
Heritage statusGrade II
Characteristics
Trough constructionStone
Pier constructionStone
Total length185 feet (56.4 m)
Width16 feet 6 inches (5.03 m)
Traversable?Yes
TowpathsSW Side
No. of spansFour
History
Construction end1793
Location
Map

Prestolee Aqueduct is a stone-built aqueduct in Prestolee, Kearsley in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. The four-arch structure was constructed in 1793 to carry the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal across the River Irwell. It is now preserved as a Grade II listed building.[1]

The aqueduct is one of two remaining major structures on the canal, the other being the Clifton Aqueduct. A third major aqueduct, Damside Aqueduct, was demolished in the 1950s.

As of 2007, the aqueduct still carried water, although it was not navigable as adjoining sections of the canal are in need of restoration.

The Bolton arm of the canal runs underneath the house at the very top of this image, and is accessed via a set of locks

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References

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  1. ^ Historic England. "Prestolee Aqueduct (1162420)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 June 2008.
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