Ringley Old Bridge is an ancient stone bridge in Kearsley, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It crosses the River Irwell, linking Ringley with Stoneclough. The bridge has two large semi-circular arches and a third, smaller arch for the tow path.[1] It is a Grade II* listed building, designated on 19 August 1986,[2][3] and is also a scheduled monument.[4]
Ringley Old Bridge | |
|---|---|
 Ringley Old Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 53°32′38″N 2°21′31″W / 53.5439°N 2.35871°W |
| Crosses | River Irwell |
| Locale | Kearsley, Greater Manchester, England |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Stone |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| History | |
| Built | 1677 |
| Construction cost | £500 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Ringley Old Bridge |
| Designated | 18 August 1986 |
| Reference no. | 1356800 |
Official name | Ringley Old Bridge |
| Reference no. | 1001957 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Ringley Old Bridge | |
The bridge was built in 1677 at a cost of £500. It replaced a wooden bridge that had been swept away by a flood in 1673.[5]
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See also
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References
edit- ↑ Historic England. "Ringley Old Bridge (44221)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ↑ Historic England. "Ringley Old Bridge (1356800)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ↑ "Ringley Old Bridge - Radcliffe - Bolton - England". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ↑ Historic England. "Ringley Old Bridge (1001957)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ↑ "Ringley - bridge over River Irwell". Archived from the original on 21 November 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
53°32′38″N 2°21′31″W / 53.5439°N 2.3587°W
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