Lune Aqueduct
Lune Aqueduct | |
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| Coordinates | 54°04′06″N 2°47′22″W / 54.06838°N 2.78932°W |
| OS grid reference | SD486636 |
| Carries | Lancaster Canal |
| Crosses | River Lune |
| Locale | Lancaster |
| Maintained by | Canal & River Trust |
| Preceded by | A683 bridge |
| Followed by | Skerton Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Trough construction | Concrete |
| Pier construction | Stone |
| Total length | 664 ft (202.4 m) |
| Width | 20 ft (6.0 m) |
| Height | 61 ft (18.6m) |
| Traversable? | Yes |
| Towpaths | Both |
| No. of spans | 5 |
| History | |
| Designer | John Rennie |
| Construction start | January 1794 |
| Opened | Autumn 1797 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Lancaster Canal Lune Aqueduct |
| Designated | 22 December 1953 |
| Reference no. | 1362451 |
| Location | |
The Lune Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Lancaster Canal over the River Lune, on the east side of the city of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. It was completed in 1797 at a total cost of £48,320 18s 10d. It is a Grade I listed building.