EDSTONE AQUEDUCT 1750-1799 Warwickshire SP674 131 N52o 14’ 45.8” W1o 45’ 50.2”
This is a very satisfyingly bold, self-confident structure which carries the Stratford Canal over a valley, a roadway, and the rail road tracks. Its length of 520 feet is second only to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales. The bolted cast iron trough with its tow path an integral part alongside at the level of the canal bottom is similar in design to Telford’s Longdon-on-Tern aqueduct but here the substantial brick piers with the reverse arch support at the outer edges of the trough are much more visually effective. This was designed by either or both William James and William Whitmore depending on your authority.
It is not easy to find and there is a confusing railroad bridge also crossing the road close by which LOOKS like an aqueduct from below until a train instead of a barge goes overhead. Turn off the road to Wootton Wawen at the Golden Cross pub in Bearley onto Salters Lane which will take you under the aqueduct.