United Kingdom
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South Lakeland
Sedgwick
Sedgwick Aqueduct
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Sedgwick
Sedgwick Aqueduct
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Location: Sedgwick, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom
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Constructed in 1818 by William Crosley based on the original designs by John Rennie, the Sedgwick Aqueduct serves the purpose of carrying the elevated segment of the Lancaster Kendal Canal over the road connecting Sedgwick and Natland.
It stands out as an uncommon example of a skewed bridge, a change from the conventional perpendicular orientation of most canal bridges to the roads they cross.
This design innovation eliminates the need for a bend in the road. To maintain structural integrity, a winding arrangement of stones was employed, achieving the smallest span possible.
December 12, 2023
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Location: Sedgwick, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom
5.0
(1)
62
01:57
42.7km
300m
4.8
(12)
347
02:12
47.7km
400m
107
05:56
122km
1,100m