crossing Barton Bridge


Barton Bridge carries The Bridgewater Canal over the Manchester ship Canal it is one of the masterclasses in Canal Engineering it is closed at both ends Then  it swing in a 45% angle to allow large ships to pass through bellow, 
If you want to see it I believe that they have a practice every Thur morning 
However no boats are allowed in the tub Whilst it is moving ?????


 

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