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Cherryeye Bridge No. 53

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Cherryeye Bridge No. 53

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    March 23, 2021

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    The gothic arch of Cherry Eye Bridge is a splendid sight, but it is its name that gives a hint to this now tranquil region's industrial past. It is named after the red eye that the 18th-century iron workers suffered from dust particles thrown into the air by the various industrial processes.

    In its 1730 heyday, the Churnet Valley's works produced an annual 150,000 tonnes of ironstone. The Consall Nature Park is full of vestiges from this booming era.
    Cherryeye Bridge No 53, is an accommodation bridge and is Grade II listed.

    The description given by British Listed Buildings is as follows;
    'Canal road bridge, now redundant. Circa 1779. …

    April 13, 2025

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    nice detail on a beautiful path
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    1. Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Cherryeye Bridge No. 53 loop from Ipstones

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 130 m

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    Location: Kingsley, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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