The Barton Aqueduct, opened on 17 July 1761, carried the Bridgewater Canal over the River Irwell at Barton-upon-Irwell, in the historic county of Lancashire, England. Designed largely by James Brindle
The Barton Aqueduct shortly before its demolition in 1893
Watercolour, pen and ink drawing of Barton Aqueduct in 1793 by G. F. Yates
The Barton Swing Aqueduct is a moveable navigable aqueduct in Barton upon Irwell, Greater Manchester, England. It carries the Bridgewater Canal across the Manchester Ship Canal. The swinging action al
The aqueduct in the closed position
The swing aqueduct in open position. At this point transit through the Manchester Ship Canal is possible
The swing aqueduct in the closed position, showing the Bridgewater Canal crossing over the Ship Canal. The Barton Road Swing Bridge is on the right