The other day I gave you an old bridge that was in the middle of the field and the canal had been filled in. Well just 3 miles further along the canal the volunteer Trust has opened this new bridge yesterday replacing a concrete fixed bridge that nothing could pass under.
The solid bridge they have taken out goes into a factory and was built to replace the original 1790's wooden swing bridge before there were any plans to restore the canal. I think we can see the volunteers have given this section a real lift with a lifting bridge, view with the dark surround.
Interesting bridge Heather. Is it operated by the people on the narrow boats or does someone do it for them. Our local lock is 'manned' part time otherwise it's a DIY job
