Union Canal - Preston Road Brig
Introduction
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Union Canal - Preston Road Brig
Image: © AlastairG Taken: 28 Oct 2008
Originally the bridge was of the same style as most of the others. When the canal was closed to traffic, the bridge was demolished and the canal put in a pipe. With renewed interest in the canal, the bridge was rebuilt so that boats could once again use the waterway.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.97109
Longitude
-3.607329