Clifton Viaduct

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The viaduct looking in a northerly direction with the Irwell and canal out of frame on the right.

Clifton Viaduct is a Grade II listed stone structure crossing the River Irwell in Clifton, Greater Manchester, and also the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal. It is known locally as 'The 13 arches'. It is currently disused and closed to the public.

[edit] History

The viaduct was constructed in 1846 to carry trains from Manchester to Accrington along the East Lancashire Railway, over the Irwell Valley. It has 13 arches. The line was closed in 1970.

[edit] Trivia

The viaduct passes another important structure, Clifton Aqueduct.

[edit] See also

• List of railway bridges and viaducts in the United Kingdom

[edit] External links

• Images of Clifton Aqueduct and the Viaduct
• Salford Council website displaying listing status of Viaduct
• Distant image of Irwell Valley with the Viaduct in the centre

Coordinates: 53°31′38″N 2°18′52″W / 53.527318, -2.31436

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