Barton Bridge, Barton Aqueduct And Control Tower

Barton Bridge, Barton Aqueduct, and Control Tower is a Grade II* listed structure built around 1894, designed by engineer Sir Leader Williams. This asset includes a swing road bridge, a swing canal aqueduct, and a centrally placed control tower. Both the bridge and aqueduct rotate on a central axis to allow ships to pass. The aqueduct features a boxed lattice girder with a cranked upper member, while the channel remains filled with water during the turning process. The road bridge is supported by bow-string lattice girders on either side of the roadway. The control tower is a tall, four-storey structure with two bays, topped with a pyramid roof and an external staircase. This aqueduct was constructed to replace Brindley’s notable aqueduct from around 1760 and represents a significant engineering achievement.