Ringley Old Bridge

Ringley Old Bridge is an ancient stone bridge in Kearsley near Bolton, England[1] which crosses the River Irwell, linking Ringley with Stoneclough. It has two large semi-circular arches, and a third smaller arch, for the tow path.[2] It is a Grade II* structure, listed on 19 August 1986.[3]

Ringley Old Bridge

It was built in 1677, at a cost of £500. It replaced a wooden bridge, swept away by flood in 1673.[4]

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References

  1. Historic England. "Ringley Old Bridge (1001957)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  2. Historic England. "RINGLEY OLD BRIDGE (44221)". PastScape. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  3. "Ringley Old Bridge - Radcliffe - Bolton - England". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20111121121800/http://www.johnhigson.org.uk/Ringley/river-bridge.html. Archived from the original on 21 November 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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