Soldierstown Bridge - disused Lagan navigation (1)

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Soldierstown Bridge - disused Lagan navigation (1)

Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 1 May 2006

The Lagan canal opened in 1794 connecting Belfast and Lough Neagh. It was formally abandoned in 1954. The photograph shows Soldierstown Bridge between Lisburn and Aghalee looking towards Lough Neagh. The canal is mainly overgrown but the towpath remains a popular walk. Continue to Image See also Image

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.500514
Longitude
-6.227204