Old Quay Bridge
Appearance
Old Quay Bridge is a Grade II listed swing bridge in Runcorn, England.[1][2]
History
[edit]Old 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
[edit]The 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