Tramway bridge, Riddings Wood, Riddings, 2007

Image Reference: DCHQ006461

Artist/Photographer: Birks, John

Collection: Derbyshire

ImageDate: 2007

LibraryRef: PtP

Image Date: 2007

Measurements: 8.5 x 12.7 cm

Location: Derbyshire

Keywords: bridge wood tramway trees engineering metal brick stone wall structure grass plants roots fence chicken wire disused Riddings Birks, John

Library Reference: PtP

Library: PtP

Description: When the Pixton Canal was opened in 1792 the mines needed to be linked to it and this was done by a system of tramways. Little survives today but this bridge was part of the tramway system and gives some idea about its engineering.
See also image DCHQ006462.

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