Ewood Aqueduct
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Ewood Aqueduct is a high embankment carrying the Leeds and Liverpool Canal over the River Darwen and the B6447 road near Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Built of sandstone in the early 19th century, it is a Grade II listed building.[1]
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Ewood Aqueduct | |
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Coordinates | 53.7335°N 2.4926°W / 53.7335; -2.4926 |
OS grid reference | SD675264 |
Carries | Leeds and Liverpool Canal |
Crosses | River Darwen & B6447 |
Locale | Blackburn |
Maintained by | Canal & River Trust |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 68 feet (20.7 m) |
Width | 43 feet (13.1 m) |
Traversable? | Yes |
Towpaths | NW Side |
No. of spans | One |
History | |
Construction end | 19th century |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Leeds and Liverpool Canal Ewood Aqueduct |
Designated | 18 February 1992 |
Reference no. | 1267539 |
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