Ringley Old Bridge | |
Crosses: | River Irwell |
Upstream: | --> |
Downstream: | --> |
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]