Virtual Cruise - Barton to Waters Meeting (1)

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Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Rounding the corner at Barton, the Barton Swing Aqueduct appears a short distance ahead.
Barton Underbridge, Bridgewater Canal
Looking back across Barton Lane Underbridge, an aqueduct over a road.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Rounding the corner at Barton, the Barton Swing Aqueduct appears a short distance ahead.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Crossing the Barton Swing Aqueduct. The whole aqueduct swings round 90 degrees to allow ships to pass along the Manchester Ship Canal below.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Cabin attached to side of aqueduct and control tower in the background.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Looking down onto the central island on which the aquaduct pivots.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Looking back northwards towards Barton Lane.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Looking westwards from Barton Swing Aqueduct, along the Manchester Ship Canal, to Barton Road Swing Bridge and the M60 viaduct beyond.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Looking back across the aqueduct.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Looking back to the aqueduct.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Approaching the end of the aqueduct. A footbridge gives a good view of the structure to visitors on foot.
Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal
Looking back to the aqueduct.
For more photos of Barton Swing Aqueduct and some history of it, please click here.

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