Ringley Old Bridge
Appearance
Ringley Old Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 53°32′38″N 2°21′31″W / 53.5439°N 2.35871°W |
Crosses | River Irwell |
Characteristics | |
Material | Stone |
No. of spans | 3 |
History | |
Built | 1677 |
Construction cost | £500 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Ringley Old Bridge |
Designated | 18 August 1986 |
Reference no. | 1356800 |
Location | |
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* structure, 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]
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Historic England. "Ringley Old Bridge (1001957)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ Historic England. "Ringley Old Bridge (44221)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ^ "Ringley Old Bridge - Radcliffe - Bolton - England". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ^ "** Ringley - bridge over River Irwell *". Archived from the original on 21 November 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
Categories:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Greater Manchester
- Buildings and structures in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton
- Scheduled monuments in Greater Manchester
- Tourist attractions in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton
- History of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton
- Bridges completed in the 17th century
- Transport infrastructure completed in 1677
- 1677 establishments in England
- Kearsley
- United Kingdom bridge (structure) stubs