The Halfpenny Bridge, Rochdale - steps
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The Halfpenny Bridge, Rochdale - steps
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 26 Nov 2018
This is now a "bridge over nothing" on a minor urban footpath. Yet it is grade 2 listed (list entry 1031919) as "a rare survival of a toll bridge over a canal". Built 1831, restored 1978 - Neil Clifton's 1977 photo shows it before restoration Image The steps up to it are at the eastern end of Hare Street.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.610668
Longitude
-2.150805
