Clifton Aqueduct

Clifton Aqueduct, built in 1796, carried the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal across the River Irwell in Clifton, near Manchester, England. It is preserved as a Grade II listed structure.[1] The aqueduct is constructed of dressed stone with brick arches. Three segmental arches with keystones rest on triangular-ended cutwaters. Above the cutwaters are flat Pilasters. A C20 brick parapet remains on the eastern side. There is a towpath on each side, and the aqueduct contains grooves for stop planks to be inserted, to drain the canal.[1] The aqueduct was engineered by Charles Roberts and John Nightingale.

Clifton Aqueduct
The aqueduct spanning the Irwell, as viewed from the Clifton Viaduct downstream
Coordinates53.5277°N 2.3172°W / 53.5277; -2.3172
OS grid referenceSD790034
CarriesManchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
CrossesRiver Irwell
LocaleClifton, Greater Manchester
Heritage statusGrade II
Characteristics
Trough constructionStone
Pier constructionBrick
TowpathsBoth
No. of spansThree
History
DesignerCharles Roberts and John Nightingale
Construction end1796
Location

The aqueduct is one of two remaining along the canal route, the other being Prestolee Aqueduct. The canal is undergoing restoration and is hoped to be in operation around 2020.

As of 2011, the aqueduct is currently not in water. December 2020 and no sign of improvement or restoration of canal at the aqueduct. The canal is very overgrown and showing signs of severe deterioration.

Rail Access

The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) railway station.

See also

References
  1. Historic England. "Clifton Aqueduct (1162680)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 June 2008.


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