Barfoot Aqueduct

Single arch stone bridge
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The Barfoot Aqueduct carries the Bridgewater Canal over the River Mersey at StretfordOne of the four major urban areas in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester., Greater Manchester. Built by J. Gilbert and J. Brindley c. 1776, it was designated a Grade II listed buildingStructure of particular architectural and/or historic interest deserving of special protection. in 1987.{{ (Undefined conversion)sfnp|G28SVTZ2}}

The single segmental-arched bridge is contructed of dressed stone and brick. The arch is constructed in brick with a band of stone and two continuous bands above. The west parapet has been rebuilt in brick, concrete and steel, but the east side retains its stone-coped brick parapet wall. Each side is {{ (Undefined conversion)convert|823|m} long and {{ (Undefined conversion)convert|5.2|m}} high The ground on both sides of the bridge is boggy, so timber supports on an earth embankment lined with puddled clay were used to support the structure.{{ (Undefined conversion)sfnp|G28SVTZ2}}{{ (Undefined conversion)sfnp|JLTHAX6P|17}}

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