Lune Aqueduct
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The Lune Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Lancaster Canal over the River Lune, on the east side of the city of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. It was completed in 1797 at a total cost of £48,320 18s 10d.[1] It is a Grade I listed building.[2]
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Lune Aqueduct | |
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Coordinates | 54.06838°N 2.78932°W / 54.06838; -2.78932 |
OS grid reference | SD486636 |
Carries | Lancaster Canal |
Crosses | River Lune |
Locale | Lancaster |
Maintained by | Canal & River Trust |
Preceded by | A683 bridge |
Followed by | Skerton Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Trough construction | Concrete |
Pier construction | Stone |
Total length | 664 ft (202.4 m) |
Width | 20 ft (6.0 m) |
Height | 61 ft (18.6m) |
Traversable? | Yes |
Towpaths | Both |
No. of spans | 5 |
History | |
Designer | John Rennie |
Construction start | January 1794 |
Opened | Autumn 1797 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
Official name | Lancaster Canal Lune Aqueduct |
Designated | 22 December 1953 |
Reference no. | 1362451 |
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