Barrow Bridge Chimney
Introduction
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Barrow Bridge Chimney
Image: © philandju Taken: 1 Aug 2021
The grade II listed structure was built in 1863 at Ainsworth's bleachworks. Originally 306 feet tall, the chimney height is now reduced to 246 feet for safety reasons. The vegetation growing from the brickwork suggests that, again for reasons of safety, the chimney is in need of some maintenance.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.597822
Longitude
-2.463234