Manley Bridge, Great Western Canal, Devon UK
N 50° 54.001 W 003° 26.555
30U E 468877 N 5638799
An arched bridge in Devon UK.
Waymark Code: WM4KY0
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/04/2008
Views: 6
This is one of many brick built arch bridges along this canal.
The Great Western Canal was designed by John Rennie and built at the end of the nineteenth century, the canal was closed as a commercial waterway in 1925. Since 1971 it has been restored as a country park and is enjoyed by walkers, anglers and passengers on a horse drawn boat.
Length of bridge: 15m
Height of bridge: 6m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Great Western Canal
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Road through Manley
Location: Near Tiverton Devon UK
Date constructed: Not listed
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