Newton Beck Culvert (Lancaster)

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 culvert, Grade II Listed (UK)
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Culvert for Newton Beck built c1797. Designed by John Rennie (engineer) for the Lancaster Canal Company. Coursed sandstone. A circular tube of masonry approx 1m in diameter and approx 40m long with a portal at either end. Above the arch ring each is treated in approximate imitation of the more important bridges and aqueducts, with shallow pilasters carrying a flat coping which extends over curved abutments. Between these the stream bed is paved with setts. Grade II Listed: historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1194...
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancaster_Canal
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Coordinates:   54°3'37"N   2°47'12"W
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