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Stainton Aqueduct
Stainton Aqueduct was built in c.1818 by John Fletcher (engineer) to carry the Kendal - Lancaster Canal over Stainton Beck and footpath. The Aqueduct, located to the south of Stainton, is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England. Bridge #171 on the Lancaster Canal. The aqueduct was severely damaged by floodwater following Storm Desmond in December 2015. Restoration work was carried out from 2018-2020 by Kier for the Canal and River Trust.
from https://historicengland.org.u…
STAINTON AQUEDUCT CARRYING KENDAL/ LANCASTER CANAL OVER STAINTON BECK AND PUBLIC FOOTPATH NGR 5226 8542 - List Entry
- "Aqueduct c1818 by John Fletcher, engineer. Squared, coursed limestone with limestone string and coping to parapet. Single segmental-arched opening with rusticated voussoirs flanked by curved retaining walls...."
Added by
Simon Cotterill
from https://historicengland.org.u…
STAINTON AQUEDUCT CARRYING KENDAL/ LANCASTER CANAL OVER STAINTON BECK AND PUBLIC FOOTPATH NGR 5226 8542 - List Entry
- "Aqueduct c1818 by John Fletcher, engineer. Squared, coursed limestone with limestone string and coping to parapet. Single segmental-arched opening with rusticated voussoirs flanked by curved retaining walls...."
Added by
Simon Cotterill
