2001
SJ2837 : Aqueduct and viaduct, Chirk
taken 23 years ago, near to Chirk Bank, Shropshire, England
Aqueduct and viaduct, Chirk
By William Jessop and Thomas Telford, 1795-1801, to carry the Llangollen Canal, its 700 foot length articulated by ten muscular arches.
The overlooking viaduct boasts sixteen arches in its 2,000 feet. By H. Robertson, 1848, for the Shrewsbury & Chester Railway.
"Together the two bridges are impressive and instructive". Both grade II* listed.
The date of the photo is uncertain.
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