Ringley Old Bridge
Ringley Old Bridge | |
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Ringley Old Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 53°32′38″N 2°21′31″W / 53.5439°N 2.35871°W |
| Crosses | River Irwell |
| Locale | Kearsley, Greater Manchester, England |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Stone |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| History | |
| Built | 1677 |
| Construction cost | £500 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Ringley Old Bridge |
| Designated | 18 August 1986 |
| Reference no. | 1356800 |
| Official name | Ringley Old Bridge |
| Reference no. | 1001957 |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Ringley Old Bridge | |
Ringley Old Bridge is an ancient stone bridge in Kearsley, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It crosses the River Irwell, linking Ringley with Stoneclough. The bridge has two large semi-circular arches and a third, smaller arch for the tow path. It is a Grade II* listed building, designated on 19 August 1986, and is also a scheduled monument.
The bridge was built in 1677 at a cost of £500. It replaced a wooden bridge that had been swept away by a flood in 1673.
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