Ashton Canal: Fairfield Junction
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Ashton Canal: Fairfield Junction
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 30 Mar 2015
This was the junction with the Hollinwood Branch, which is not now navigable, although I understand there are efforts to re-open part of it. This Branch lay straight on from here, whereas the main line to Dukinfield lies to the right, through the roving bridge.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.477642
Longitude
-2.150031