Stockport Branch Canal (2)

Stockport Branch Canal
Just south of Crabcroft Bridge, is this bridge which carried the towpath across the entrance to a short arm that served the Ashton Canal Company's Gorton Maintenance Yard. The bridge was constructed in 1864.
Carved keystone, Stockport Branch Canal
The keystone of the towpath bridge at Gorton Maintenance Yard has been carved into the shape of a face. The yard closed in 1962.
Gorton Aqueduct, Stockport Branch Canal
The canal crossed the Manchester to Sheffield railway over Gorton Aqueduct. There was originally a substantial stone aqueduct here but, when the railway was widened to four tracks in 1905, this iron trough aqueduct was built to replace it.
Stockport Branch Canal
The canal route continues southwards with King George V Playing Field on the right and Longford Street on the left.
Longford Street, Stockport Branch Canal
The canal route continues southwards with King George V Playing Field on the right and Longford Street on the left.
Gorton, Stockport Branch Canal
The canal ran past the houses of Ewan Street, Hollybush Street and Carberry Road. To the left is the site of the former Gorton Cotton Mill.
> Abbey Hey Bridge, Stockport Branch Canal
Abbey Hey Bridge carries Abbey Hey Lane over the canal route.
Abbey Hey Bridge, Stockport Branch Canal
Looking back to Abbey Hey Bridge.
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