Description and History of Site:-
Aqueduct carrying the Rochdale canal over the River Calder. Four segmental arches with keystones in dressed stone. Dated keystone. Built 1797, engineers W. Jessop and W. Crossley. The largest structure on the Rochdale canal, the four low arches of 25 foot (8m) span. The contemporary lock at the eastern end listed separately (Grade II 1230196).
Further Reading and References:-Thompson, W.J., A Brief Guide to the Industrial Heritage of West Yorkshire, AIA, 1989. p12.
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Key Words :- canal navigation aqueduct
Address :- Hebble End, Hebden Bridge, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EE
Grid Ref :- SD 99100 27097
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.740255 , Long -2.015124
Local Authority :- Calderdale Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1230245,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1797 -
Record Date :- 7 October 2019
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson
Grid Ref :- SD 99100 27097
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.740255 , Long -2.015124
Local Authority :- Calderdale Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1230245,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1797 -
Record Date :- 7 October 2019
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson