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bridge crossings | other
crossings
Thickholme Bridge OS Grid ref
: NY 40774 01570 near Troutbeck, Cumbria
We think the original cast iron pipes have been replaced as these
are welded
This crossing point gets a mention in Harwoods book " History
& Description Of The Thirlmere Water Scheme" .
In 1893 - Aug 9th The last section was completed at Thickholme,Troutbeck
Valley after 3 years.Initially the pipes were to go under the river
but the workings were washed away,then a stone viaduct was built
which had to be abandonedt
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Aqueduct
crossing the River Mint, near Millcrest Farm, Kendal
OS Grid ref : SD 52749 94825 |
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Aqueduct
crossing the River Sprint,near Sprint Mill Kendal
OS Grid ref : SD 51654 96280 |
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Sometimes the aqueduct would be dug inder
a stream or small river.The black railings would mark the point
especially if near a road
As in this example at Staveley near kendal
OS Grid Ref SD 47149 98595
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Aqueduct crossing over Lupton Beck near
Hutton Roof, Cumbria
Note this bridge seems to have a bend in it - unusual
OS Grid ref : SD 56354 80145
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Aqueduct crossing near Rivington - Chorley
OS Grid ref : SD 60603 16363
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