Manchester Ship Canal, Approaching Old Quay Swing Bridge
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Manchester Ship Canal, Approaching Old Quay Swing Bridge
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 11 May 2016
The bridge, which is grade II-listed (Historic England List Entry Number: 1326262 http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=1326262&resourceID=5 Heritage Gateway), connects Runcorn with Wigg Island. It is operated from the south bank by means of a hydraulic system. It dates from ca1894 when the canal was opened.
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Image Location
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53.343783
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-2.721225