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Dowley Gap Aqueduct

Description and History of Site:-
Dressed stone aqueduct of seven arches carrying the Leeds and Liverpool over the River Aire, which flows under two of the arches. Engineered by John Longbottom in around 1773 to a design by James Brindley.


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Key Words :- canal aqueduct

Viewing the Site :- From the canal towpath

Address :- Primrose Lane , Cottingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4QX
Grid Ref :- SE 12257 38245
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.840312 , Long -1.815212
Local Authority :- City of Bradford
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1133548,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1773 -
Record Date :- 2 June 2021

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