Warper's Moss

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles long. The first of the trans-Pennine canals it took 46 years to build at a cost of five times the original budget, mainly because of the length and complexity of the route. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487 feet at Foulridge near Nelson and Colne. It was originally conceived in the 18th century to carry woollen goods from Leeds and Bradford and limestone from Skipton but in its 19th century heyday it carried stone, coal and many other goods. The impact of the railways was not as great as with other canals and commercial traffic continued along the main canal until 1964. Regular work stopped in 1972 when the movement of coal to Wigan Power Station ceased. In the latter part of the 20th century the leisure potential of the canal was developed and it is now a popular destination for cruising, fishing, walking and cycling. See Link for detailed information.

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles long. The first of the trans-Pennine canals it took 46 years to build at a cost of five times the original budget, mainly because of the length and complexity of the route. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487 feet at Foulridge near Nelson and Colne. It was originally conceived in the 18th century to carry woollen goods from Leeds and Bradford and limestone from Skipton but in its 19th century heyday it carried stone, coal and many other goods. The impact of the railways was not as great as with other canals and commercial traffic continued along the main canal until 1964. Regular work stopped in 1972 when the movement of coal to Wigan Power Station ceased. In the latter part of the 20th century the leisure potential of the canal was developed and it is now a popular destination for cruising, fishing, walking and cycling. See Link for detailed information.

On the towpath, 720m West of Burscough Bridge, Liverpool Road bridge (A59). The milestone marks 23½ miles from Liverpool. Inscription: ½ Milestone Society National ID: LLC-023½

On the towpath in front of a wooden fence and gate. The milestone marks 25 ¼ miles from Liverpool and Leeds 102. Being ¼ mile marker it would not have had an inscription. Milestone Society National ID: LLC-025¼

On the towpath West of bridge 35. The milestone marks 25 ½ miles from Liverpool and Leeds 101 ¾. Inscription: ½ Milestone Society National ID: LLC-025½

Parish Boundary Marker on the east side of the A59 Causeway Lane beside a farm track. Inscribed RUFFORD / LEYLAND (/ HUNDRED hidden) and LATHOM / WEST (/ DERBY / HUNDRED hidden) on adjacent faces. Formerly on the boundary of Rufford and Lathom parishes but now on the boundary of Rufford and Burscough parishes. For an older photo showing the full inscription, see Link. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: LA_RUFLAT01pb

Junction of Leeds and Liverpool Canal and Rufford Branch

Ainscough's Corn Mill in distance.

Junction of Leeds and Liverpool Canal with Rufford Branch

This white cottage forms a landmark on otherwise flat terrain and is situated at the junction of five roads

Crosses the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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