The first canal aqueduct to be constructed in cast iron, it was built by Thomas Telford to carry the Shrewsbury Canal across the river Tern. It is listed Grade I and is a scheduled Ancient Monument.
Following an Act of 1697, Justices of the Peace were obliged to erect guideposts or guidestoops (from the Scandinavian word for stone) in moorland areas.
carries the Forth & Clyde Canal over the Luggie Water at Kirkintilloch, to the north of Glasgow. Built by John Smeaton between 1768-75, it was the first major canal structure in Scotland, and comprises a single impressive arch, of 50ft [15.2m] span and 90ft [27.4m] deep.
Fine structure that carries the Lancaster Canal over the River Lune
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