Macclesfield Canal Dane Aqueduct

The Dane Aqueduct, built around 1830, is a canal aqueduct that spans the River Dane and was engineered by William Crosley. Constructed of reddish ashlar sandstone, it features cast iron railings on its abutments. The aqueduct has a semi-circular arch with a span of about 35 feet, supported by rendered masonry, imposts, and voussoirs. Flanking the arch are moulded pilasters that are overlapped by raking buttresses. There are moulded string courses positioned just above the arch and at the level of the towpath. The stone parapets have square copings, with stone blocks placed above the pilasters. The curved abutments are topped with square copings and railings that include square arrowhead-capped elements between urn-capped main balusters. The overall height of the aqueduct is approximately 45 feet.