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Swing Bridge in Runcorn
Old Quay Bridge
Old Quay Bridge fully open to allow passage of a ship

Old Quay Bridge is a Grade II listed swing bridge in Runcorn, England.

History

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

Control room for the swing bridge

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

  1. "OLD QUAY BRIDGE, Non Civil Parish - 1326262 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk.
  2. "Old Quay Swing Bridge (Runcorn) - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk.

External links

53°20′38″N 2°43′19″W / 53.3439°N 2.7220°W / 53.3439; -2.7220

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