Old Quay Bridge is a Grade II listed swing bridge in Runcorn, England.[1][2]
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History
editOld Quay Bridge is a swing bridge across the Manchester Ship Canal between Runcorn and Wigg Island, built circa 1894. It took its name from the Old Quay Canal, a now defunct canal which is more commonly known as the Runcorn to Latchford Canal.
Usage
editThe bridge is still in use and is opened for traffic along the canal. The swing mechanism is operated from a control room on the Runcorn side of the bridge.
References
edit- ^ "OLD QUAY BRIDGE, Non Civil Parish - 1326262 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk.
- ^ "Old Quay Swing Bridge (Runcorn) - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk.
External links
edit- Media related to Old Quay Bridge, Runcorn at Wikimedia Commons