Barton upon Irwell

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Barton upon Irwell

Barton Road Bridge and Swing Aqueduct â 1978 Taken during one of the Mersey Ferries regular cruises along the Manchester Ship Canal. The distant cranes identify Irwell Park Wharf, an important interchange point for rail-borne bulk materials such as ores and timber.

The whole complex of bridge, aqueduct and control tower is Listed Grade II*. — Barton Road Bridge and Swing Aqueduct â 1978 Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Barton upon Irwell is a small village located in the ceremonial county of Lancashire, England. Situated on the southern bank of the River Irwell, the village is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. With a population of around 2,500 residents, Barton upon Irwell offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. It was once an important crossing point over the River Irwell, serving as a key trade route between Manchester and the rest of the country. Today, the village still retains some of its historic charm, with a number of well-preserved buildings and landmarks such as St. Catherine's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

Barton upon Irwell benefits from its proximity to Manchester city center, which is only a few miles away. This allows residents to easily access the city's amenities, employment opportunities, and cultural attractions. The village also enjoys excellent transport links, with nearby motorway connections and a train station providing convenient access to other parts of the region.

In terms of amenities, Barton upon Irwell offers a range of local shops, pubs, and restaurants, catering to the needs of its residents. The village is also surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Overall, Barton upon Irwell is a charming village with a rich history, offering a peaceful and close-knit community for its residents, while also benefiting from its proximity to the bustling city of Manchester.

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Barton upon Irwell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.475523/-2.356794 or Grid Reference SJ7697. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barton Road Bridge and Swing Aqueduct â 1978

Taken during one of the Mersey Ferries regular cruises along the Manchester Ship Canal. The distant cranes identify Irwell Park Wharf, an important interchange point for rail-borne bulk materials such as ores and timber. The whole complex of bridge, aqueduct and control tower is Listed Grade II*.

Alan Murray-Rust

Barton Swing Aqueduct detail â 1978

Taken during one of the Mersey Ferries regular cruises along the Manchester Ship Canal. This gives a good close up of the gate that closes off the Bridgewater Canal when the aqueduct is swung.

Alan Murray-Rust

Barton Road Bridge and Swing Aqueduct â 1978

Taken during one of the Mersey Ferries regular cruises along the Manchester Ship Canal. Looking back after passing through. The road bridge is already being swung back in favour of road traffic. The whole complex of bridge, aqueduct and control tower is Listed Grade II*.

Alan Murray-Rust

Barton Swing Aqueduct, Bridgewater Canal

Southern end of the aqueduct carrying the historic canal over the Manchester Ship Canal, viewed from a barge.

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The Eccles Cross

Built in buff terracotta and brick, this fine building opened in September 1920 as the Regent Cinema. It closed as a cinema in 1962, becoming unsurprisingly a Bingo Hall. It lasted in this guise for only four years before lying empty until 1983 when it became a wine bar, and later a night club called The Silver Screen. In 1999 it re-opened as a Wetherspoons pub under the name The Eccles Cross, the original of which had once stood close by.

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Trafford Centre Tram Terminus

The end of the line for the tram.

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Outside the Trafford Centre

The tramline follows the B5211 Barton Dock Road.

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Ladywell Roundabout

The A576 is a 10 mile long road across Manchester from Trafford Park to Middleton, via Eccles. Link

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A576

The A576 is a 10 mile long road across Manchester from Trafford Park to Middleton, via Eccles. Link

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A576

The A576 is a 10 mile long road across Manchester from Trafford Park to Middleton, via Eccles. Link

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Metrolink emerging from Ladywell Tunnel

The Metrolink is a light rail system. The network consists of eight lines which radiate from Manchester city centre to termini at Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bury, East Didsbury, Eccles, Manchester Airport, Rochdale and The Trafford Centre. Wikipedia: Link

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Lamb Hotel

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Eccles Metrolink Station

Eccles Interchange is a transport hub in Eccles. It is composed of a bus station, and a single-platform Metrolink light rail station, the latter of which is the terminus of the system's Eccles Line. It opened on 21 July 2000. It is roughly 310 metres away from Eccles railway station.

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College Croft

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Eccles Interchange

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The Eccles Cross

Founded in 1979 by Tim Martin, Wetherspoon is a large chain of pubs with over 1000 pubs [2018] around the UK, run by JD Wetherspoon plc. Unlike other large chains, Wetherspoon do not operate their own brewery. Wetherspoon are known for not playing any music. According to the company website, the name Wetherspoon came from one of Martin's teachers in New Zealand, while the initials are those of Sheriff J D Hogg from 'The Dukes of Hazzard' TV series. Wetherspoon also run Lloyd's N° 1 Bars which play music. Wikipedia Link

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