Ringley Old Bridge Explained

Ringley Old Bridge
Crosses:River Irwell
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Material:Stone
Number Spans:3
Built:1677
Cost:£500

Ringley Old Bridge is an ancient stone bridge in Kearsley near Bolton, England 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. It is a Grade II* structure, listed on 19 August 1986.[1]

It was built in 1677, at a cost of £500. It replaced a wooden bridge, swept away by flood in 1673.[2]

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53.5439°N -2.3587°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ringley Old Bridge - Radcliffe - Bolton - England. British Listed Buildings. 30 November 2014.
  2. Web site: ** Ringley - bridge over River Irwell * . 1 July 2011 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111121121800/http://www.johnhigson.org.uk/Ringley/river-bridge.html . 21 November 2011 .