A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District
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Brick Bridge was a change bridge or roving bridge. The design was to enable the towing horse to change from one side of the canal to the other without having to be unhitched from the boat. The smooth stonework along the top of the bridge was to stop the tow line from snagging.
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