Ringley Old Bridge

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Ringley Old Bridge
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Ringley Old Bridge
Coordinates 53°32′38″N2°21′31″W / 53.5439°N 2.35871°W / 53.5439; -2.35871
Crosses River Irwell
Characteristics
MaterialStone
No. of spans3
History
Built1677
Construction cost£500
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameRingley Old Bridge
Designated18 August 1986
Reference no. 1356800
Location
Ringley Old Bridge

Ringley Old Bridge is an ancient stone bridge in Kearsley near Bolton, England [1] which crosses the River Irwell, linking Ringley with Stoneclough. It has two large semi-circular arches, and a third smaller arch, for the tow path. [2] It is a Grade II* listed building, listed on 19 August 1986. [3]

It was built in 1677, at a cost of £500. It replaced a wooden bridge, swept away by flood in 1673. [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Historic England. "Ringley Old Bridge (1001957)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  2. ↑ Historic England. "Ringley Old Bridge (44221)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "Ringley Old Bridge - Radcliffe - Bolton - England". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Ringley - bridge over River Irwell". Archived from the original on 21 November 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.

53°32′38″N2°21′31″W / 53.5439°N 2.3587°W / 53.5439; -2.3587

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