The Shrewsbury Canal

A Collection of Photographs taken by Tony Clayton


6 - Longdon-Upon-Tern Aqueduct


5 - Rodington area <<-- : -->> 7 - Long Lane Wharf


These pictures of the Shrewsbury Canal were taken in the 1970's.

Longdon Aqueduct from West

Longdon Aqueduct from the W (Grid Ref SJ 618156)

Longdon Aqueduct from South

Longdon Aqueduct from the South, showing Clowes' original abutments.

Longdon Aqueduct from SE

Another view of Longdon Aqueduct from the SE.

Longdon Aqueduct from NE

Another view of Longdon Aqueduct from the NE.
It seems to be unusual to photograph it from this side!

Longdon Aqueduct from East

Longdon Aqueduct from the E (Grid Ref SJ 618156)

Longdon Aqueduct from under

Longdon Aqueduct from underneath.

Seal at NE end of Aqueduct

Rubber seal at the NE end of the aqueduct

E abutment

The Eastern abutment - the remains of Clowe's Aqueduct
The leat for a nearby mill used to flow under these two arches.

E abutment

An end-on view from the E.
The approach embankment has been bulldozed away revealing the canal cross-section.

Bridge deck

The deck of an accomodation bridge that used to be about 200 yards east of the Aqueduct.
This was used as a pig shelter for a time - its present location is unknown.


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