The last Fairy Bridge

A trip to the local beauty spot of Healy Dell Nature Reserve in Rochdale brought us to this lone 340 year old bridge. This was one of a pair here called ‘The Thrutch Bridges’ but known locally as the Fairy bridges. The other was washed away in a severe storm in December 2015. The two bridges were never foot bridges at all though, but supported an external wall of the Fulling Mill built in 1676, long since gone.

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Great that you enjoyed it Keith. After seeing this we went to the local centre for an afternoon tea where I saw a photo on the wall of two bridges. So afterwards we went back to look for the other but it had gone. The valley is pretty spectacular with a lot of historic industry remains. Just nearby was a specular viaduct, amazingly difficult o capture. The lighting conditions where of the king that care had to be taken.

Enjoy the day. Herb

12 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied

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A wise choice Herb :-)

12 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Splendide ce pont avec une belle végétation bonne journée.

12 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied

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Thanks so much Patrick.

Best Wishes. Herb

12 months ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Precioso encuadre.

12 months ago.

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