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This 18th-century aqueduct is a remarkable feat of engineering, carrying the Leeds-Liverpool Canal over the River Aire in West Yorkshire. The structure's impressive scale and elegant design make it a striking landmark, with its series of arches supporting a narrow waterway that allows barges to traverse the valley.
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A beautiful area of historic and natural interest. Some amazing wildlife to see (photos attached) and close the the rewilded former golf course, Whitewebbs. I filmed a whole music video here: Avid Beats - The Bridge
From a historical perspective this place is of interest in regards to the old course of the New River. An aqueduct was constructed here, to allow the New River's waters to flow above the natural stream in this area (Cuffley Brook, later becoming Turkey Brook). The bridge and aqueduct are the main artefacts of interest in this location of the old engineering project. There is also evidence of old cast iron railings in the surrounding locality, which are cast in the same style as the railings in the River View and Gentleman's Row conservation area in Enfield Town. Likewise they are the same as those situated in nearby Myddleton House Gardens, where the old course also once flowed. These railings can be found alongside the eastern section of Flash Lane, amongst the trees, after the last field and prior to meeting the bridge. Signage at the location gives an in-depth history of the project and it's later restoration. Aesthetically, the location is also quite picturesque throughout the year and popular with walkers, equestrians and geocache searchers. Watch out for the thick mud in wetter times of the year. Tucked well and truly out of the way, the aqueduct is worth the ten minute walk from the top of Clay Hill, where it meets Flash Lane. You can even venture further into Whitewebbs Park and enjoy the forest.
Disused part of the New River, which is neither new or a river! An abandoned loop that is going to be worked on
Nice place to go for a walk and see the history of the aqueduct,I found it very interesting.
Vaguely interesting history to read on a board there if you bother to walk out that way
nothing to see except overgrown weeds
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A beautiful area of historic and natural interest. Some amazing wildlife to see (photos attached) and close the the rewilded former golf course, Whitewebbs. I filmed a whole music video here: Avid Beats - The Bridge
From a historical perspective this place is of interest in regards to the old course of the New River. An aqueduct was constructed here, to allow the New River's waters to flow above the natural stream in this area (Cuffley Brook, later becoming Turkey Brook). The bridge and aqueduct are the main artefacts of interest in this location of the old engineering project. There is also evidence of old cast iron railings in the surrounding locality, which are cast in the same style as the railings in the River View and Gentleman's Row conservation area in Enfield Town. Likewise they are the same as those situated in nearby Myddleton House Gardens, where the old course also once flowed. These railings can be found alongside the eastern section of Flash Lane, amongst the trees, after the last field and prior to meeting the bridge. Signage at the location gives an in-depth history of the project and it's later restoration. Aesthetically, the location is also quite picturesque throughout the year and popular with walkers, equestrians and geocache searchers. Watch out for the thick mud in wetter times of the year. Tucked well and truly out of the way, the aqueduct is worth the ten minute walk from the top of Clay Hill, where it meets Flash Lane. You can even venture further into Whitewebbs Park and enjoy the forest.
Disused part of the New River, which is neither new or a river! An abandoned loop that is going to be worked on
Nice place to go for a walk and see the history of the aqueduct,I found it very interesting.
Vaguely interesting history to read on a board there if you bother to walk out that way
nothing to see except overgrown weeds