Bridge over the Shropshire Union Canal

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Bridge over the Shropshire Union Canal by John S Turner as part of the Geograph project.

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Bridge over the Shropshire Union Canal

Image: © John S Turner Taken: 6 Jan 2008

The bridge was just wide enough for a man and a boat horse to cross from one side of the canal to the other. The rough surface was needed so that the horse would not slip. A large development is taking place on the other side of the canal.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.194701
Longitude
-2.899685