Sedgwick Aqueduct was constructed in 1819 by John
Fletcher to a John Rennie design and carries the canal over the lane
in the centre of Sedgwick village. The aqueduct is owned and
maintained by British Waterways and no work is envisaged to the
structure other than re-lining works.
Sedgwick Aqueduct is a Grade II Listed structure and
a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Below the aqueduct the canal will be cleared and
lined to the original dimensions. Any repairs to the abutments will
be carried out.
The canal will be generally 1.5 metres deep through
the structure. The invert lining of the canal will be constructed of
Reinforced Concrete.
The adjoining towpaths will narrow slightly to pass
over the aqueduct as original. An original set of worn stone steps
descend the northwest abutment of the aqueduct to the lane below. |
