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Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal

Towing Path Guide

Dam Side Aqueduct

9.88 miles

A-Z 47 E2

Access from Radcliffe Road

Again very little is left of the old Dam Side Aqueduct which was demolished in June 1965. The railway viaduct still survives in the background. Local cricketer Harold Wood won many a bet by throwing a cricket ball over both the Canal Aqueduct and Railway Viaduct.

A pier foundation is still visible in the river. The Aqueduct was 91 yards long with 3 spans of 41ft 6 ins. The water was contained in a timber liner which was sealed with puddle.

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