The Merchant's Bridge at Castlefield
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The Merchant's Bridge at Castlefield
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 10 Jan 2013
This spectacular modern footbridge crosses the Bridgewater Canal from Slate Wharf to Catalan Square. It was erected when Castlefield was redeveloped from an industrial to a residential area. Merchant's Bridge has a span of 40 metres and the 3-metre wide deck is hung by 13 hangers from the steel arches. This view is from Slate Wharf. The viaduct in the background is one of three nineteenth century railway viaducts crossing the Castlefield Basin.
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Image Location
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53.474403
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