Not really, not for an arch bridge carrying minimal load, The kind of shift seen here is more likely when a bridge is new, I'm trying to think of an abandoned canal bridge that has fallen down, all the ones I can think of have been taken down. Contribute here if you have information or photos to add to this page. Up to the time of the opening of the Leek Branch, the alignment of the Caldon Canal between Park Lane, Endon Bank (current bridge #31) and Hazelhurst (current bridge #37) was a little to the north of the canal as it is today. Journey with Jono 33,414 views Bridge 37, on the Caldon Canal between Denford and Endon, had to be suddenly closed off in March this year after cracks emerged - leading to it being closed. Opened 1778, after becoming unusable by the 1960's it was restored in 1974. Isn't it Bridge 37 not 57 ? 37: View from bridge 22, looking east Fig. And retrieve it for reuse in the reconstructed bridge. There is a Caldon canal bridge at Cheddleton by the Churnet Valley Railway. Reconstruction of the bridge will take place at some later time not yet determined, but presumably not before next winter. in Arch Bridges. Lots of people walking, running and biking so something for everyone, , this is the time to explore and get out in the fresh air while we are in lockdown. CRT have already been working on Lock 12, a scheduled stoppage for new gates and other work. The bridge was demolished today...............big digger.............equally big splash! Originally intended as a canal to supply water to the Trent and Mersey it eventually became a commercial success in it’s own right during it’s hey day. I am told that there were difficulties yesterday when local boaters were trying to dissuade towpath users from endangering themselves, which resulted in Police involvement. The Trust has reinstated 11 missing mileposts along the line of the Uttoxeter Canal. A bridge along the Cauldon canal between Leek and Endon has been cordoned off by Police as cracks have started to appear. Caldon Canal - Bridge 37 - Lock 12 - Hazelhurst Bottom Lock, The stoppage at Hazlehurst Lock on the Caldon Canal will need to be extended to the 9th April. Top Lock Bridge (No.43), Cheddleton, Caldon Canal by Brian Deegan geograph for square SJ9752 Bridge No.43 (Top Lock Bridge) and Locks No.13 Cheddleton Top Lock. of Endon village half a mile west and is on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) between Hazelhurst Junction (Junction of the Leek Branch with the Caldon Branch) (7¼ furlongs to the east) and Post Bridge No 28 (Footbridge is next to road bridge. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/15083/lock-12-hazelhurst-bottom-lock-caldon-canal. Is this a Stoat on the Staff & Worc Canal? Canal World accepts no responsibility or liability for any user submitted content. Lets hope they remove all of the rubble from the cut. March 2, 2020 in Stoppages. Sign up for a new account in our community. 82. Skip to main content. Fig. I fear that the only solution here may be demolition and complete rebuild, as was done at Elland Bridge after the 2015 floods washed out the foundations there. The Uttoxeter Canal leaves the Caldon just before its terminus. You can find some beautiful places to visit on and off the canal in Stoke-on-Trent you just have to have a wonder. Collapsed / Demolished Bridge No.37, Caldon Canal. The Caldon Canal, opened in 1779, runs 18 miles from Etruria, in Stoke-on-Trent, to Froghall, Staffordshire. They didnt dewater under the bridge, they tried to dewater the other side, it has been suggested that the flow around this dam caused the problem, I'm not an engineer but it does seem a coincidence that this has happened whilst works were in place for the adjacent lock repair...‍♂️. With the opening of the Leek Branch in 1801 changes were made to the alignment of the main line, ... in that it crossed the nearby Caldon Canal by means of a swing bridge. Cellar Bar. This page was last updated on 22 June 2016. For a trip to Froghall you start at bridge 38. Room is tight so seemed good way to clear space. Perhaps the foundations had been washing out for years, and with dewatering were unable to carry the weight of the bridge. rupertbear, You’ll start appreciating the touches of the Peak District as you travel further along towards Leek, with attractive stone cottages revealing a typical Peak District character. They may well need to assess why that happened as well - it's not "lack of maintenance" - for a bridge to suddenly settle like that is rather concerning - either one side of the foundations has settled or the invert has moved. Gate replacements, quoin and quadrant repairs, ladder works and tail bridge repairs, You can view this notice and its map online here:https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/15083/lock-12-hazelhurst-bottom-lock-caldon-canal. With a road closure currently being necessary, we have progressed this work as soon as we have been able to, and apologise for the ongoing inconvenience caused to local residents. You must ask permission to leave your car here for the rest of the day, but to me they said it was okay. Update: I am told that CRT intend to demolish the bridge and finish the lock work by Easter. Heritage List Entry Summary for Caldon Canal (Leek Branch) Canal Bridge At Sj 962 537 Canal Bridge At Sj 962 537. Looks like the offside abutment has suddenly settled about 6 inches. The Caldon Canal (or more properly, the Caldon Branch of the Trent & Mersey Canal), opened in 1779, runs 18 miles (29 km) from Etruria, in Stoke-on-Trent (where it leaves the Trent and Mersey Canal at the summit level), to Froghall, Staffordshire. 39a Millrise Rd. I would be grateful if any passing mod would correct the thread title and my original post. The Cauldon canal originally opened in 1779. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience online. Restoration began with the reopening of the first lock and basin in Froghall in 2005. I expect large pumps were in use to de-water the lock. A short branch was built 18 years later connceting the Caldon with the town of Leek. Discover (and save!) We started just up from bridge 37 by the lock. Yesterday Bridge 57, which is immediately below the lock, began to display evidence of severe structural faults which render it unsafe to cross or pass beneath. your own Pins on Pinterest This will reopen the through route to Froghall for boats and also the towpath. Hazelhurst Lock Bridge No 37 is a minor waterways place on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) between Cheddleton Flint Mill (1 mile and 5 furlongs to the east) and Hazelhurst Junction (1½ furlongs and 3 locks to the west) At this point changes were made to the alignment of the main line. It fully opened in 1811 and was closed in 1849. The Caldon Canal takes you though stunning countryside, amazing industrial history, the potteries of Stoke as well as much more to see along the way. Some days the canal is busier than others but you just have to go with the flow. The canal has 17 locks and the 76-yard (69 m) Froghall Tunnel. Further updates will be provided once the demolition programme has been finalised. Contribute. You can moor near Hemheath Bridge in Trentham, where the Toby Carvery is near the canal. Followers 0. Caldon Canal: Hazlehurst Aqueduct ... (current bridge #37) was a little to the north of the canal as it is today. These works will need to be completed before the fitting of the bottom end lock gates can resume. It's easy! A short branch was built 18 years later connceting the Caldon with the town of Leek. Like they did at the Minworth embankment...…... Perhaps we can persuade @nicknorman to take a trip up there when works are "complete" and report back? The arch is intact but separating from the structure. Leaving Trentham, in just over an hour you’ll reach the first of 5 locks that take you into the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, where you turn right to begin your exploration of the Caldon Canal (a statue of James Brindley stands near the junction). 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