Virtual Journey - Swinton to Wath (4)

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Doncaster Road, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking back along Doncaster Road from Common Bridge. The old road is on the left, the new road along the line of the canal is on the right.
Common Bridge, Dearne and Dove Canal Common Bridge, Wath. The bridge has been infilled but the western parapet is still in place. The old Doncaster Road originally went over the bridge, but has been diverted to a junction with the new road.
Common Bridge, Dearne and Dove Canal The parapet of the infilled Common Bridge, seen from the former towpath.
Common Bridge, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking back towards Common Bridge along the towpath.
Wath, Dearne and Dove Canal The canal itself is infilled along this section. Trees and bushes grow but it is not built on.
Wath, Dearne and Dove Canal A little further ahead, the gardens of a new housing development encroach onto the canal route. The towpath remains clear as a footpath.
Wath, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking back from near Station Road, the line of the towpath to the left is a footpath. The path of the canal itself has been surfaced for use as a yard.
Wath, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking east along the line of the canal near Station Road and the site of Bolton Bridge, these canal-side cottages survive.
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