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Caton 1906 Waterworks Bridge The bridge carries
two pipelines that supply water from Thirlmere to Manchester across
the Lune. It has been renovated and a footpath provided for walkers
crossing the river.
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of Lune Bridge are enhanced by the mellow beauty of the 16th century
bridge itself. Even motorists who scrape their cars against the narrow
parapets, (as many do) will concede the charms of this lovely section
of the river, although possibly with muted enthusiasm.' (Wainright,
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River Lune Bridge, Lancashire
(part of Historical Engineering Works 1022)
The bridge over the Lune,
which is crossed at an angle of 66` is 324 1/2 feet long; but in
this case there is a cattle archway at the northerly end.
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The Thirlmere Aqueduct conveys up to 200M
l/day of water from the Lake District to Manchester. The valley
of the River Lune is crossed by means of a pressure siphon, the
aqueduct dissecting into four pipelines of 40", 44", 44"
and 54" diameter. The pipes are carried on a 100 year old multi-span
bridge, consisting of an elaborate steel superstructure on masonry
abutments and piers. Due in part to access difficulties, no major
maintenance had been carried out since its construction, and the
metalwork and roller bearings had deteriorated to a dangerous degree.
North West Water commissioned Bechtel Water
Technology to design the works, which comprised a thorough refurbishment
of the structure and freeing of the bearings. Main contractor was
Daniel Contractors Ltd.
The scheme also restored public access across
this interesting structure, a benefit much appreciated by the local
inhabitants. http://www.ice.org.uk/
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Thirlmere viaduct crossing the River Ribble
SD 59822 31540
Close to Salmesbury , Lancashire. Photographed from the Elston side
near Grimsagh, Lancs
The over-all length of the Ribble bridge is 2961/2 feet, and
the width 27 feet 3 inches.
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Ottergear
Bridge Near Quernmore SD 53499 61120
The interesting feature of this is that this stone constuction probably
carries the cut and cover aqueduct profile
Why such a large bridge was built to cross a modest stream and valley
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Tongue Gill, North of Grassmere
NY 33810 09506
Note the bridge butts up against a rockface North side where a tunnelled
section finishes and feeds directly over the bridge, in a cut and
cover profile, similar to the Quernmore Bridge
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Near
Michael Fold nort of Rydal in the lakes NY 34495 08492
NY 34910 07074
Again the aqueduct emerges from an underground tunnel to cross a stream/ravine.Large
sections of the aqueduct were tunnelled (over 14 miles) from Thirlmere.
see facts section
this bridge also sports a gate variant see gate
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Dunney
Beck, Nr. Whitemoss Coomon, Grassmere Cumbria
NY 34910 07074
Again the aqueduct emerges from an underground tunnel to cross a stream/ravine.Large
sections of the aqueduct were tunnelled (over 14 miles) from Thirlmere.
see facts section
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Rydal Beck , Near Rydal, NY 36535 06977
A beautiful set of falls come down the fellside side, you can walk
up this, well worhtwhile
Again the aqueduct emerges from an underground tunnel to cross a
stream/ravine.Large sections of the aqueduct were tunnelled (over
14 miles) from Thirlmere. see facts section
We reckon this one roomed hut with the remains of an old stove and
coat pegs on a wall was built for workman to shelter in.On the other
hand it may not have,though it seemed to be of the right age - and
why else have a one roomed hut there
Apologies for the bad photo - it was nearly dark
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