Description

MANCHESTER

SJ8297 POTATO WHARF
698-1/18/319 (East side)
The Giant's Basin

GV II

Circular weir. Probably 1765, by James Brindley, for Duke of
Bridgewater, altered in C19. Coursed squared sandstone.
Circular structure approx.10m in diameter, with 2-course
sloped lip. Part of hydraulic system by which the Bridgewater
Canal terminus basin exploited the course of the River
Medlock, which was diverted through a culvert running from
east of Deansgate at Knott Mill to Potato Wharf, and the canal
overflow was returned to the river via this weir. Simple
stucture of national historical importance. Forms group with
canal basin at Potato Wharf (q.v.), and with Castelfield
Railway Viaduct (q.v.), and Culvert arches, New Elm Road
(q.v.); associated with Floodgate, Deansgate (q.v.).

Listing NGR: SJ8298097679

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26539415

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