How many aqueducts are in this guide?

We currently list 88 aqueducts across the United Kingdom — every entry sourced from Wikipedia, Wikidata or OpenStreetMap and validated against our schema.

Are these places free to visit?

Many places in the guide are free to enter — almost every national museum, every public park and garden, every parish church and cathedral. Castles, historic houses and theme parks usually charge admission; National Trust and English Heritage members visit those properties free.

Where does the data come from?

Every entry is built from open data: OpenStreetMap (locations, tags, opening hours), Wikipedia (descriptions), Wikidata (structured facts and operator information), Wikimedia Commons (images), ONS open data (population). The site never makes runtime API calls — everything is fetched at build time and committed.

How often is this updated?

A weekly automated job re-fetches the upstream sources and rebuilds the site. Manual editorial corrections are applied as overlays on top of the open data.

Aqueducts

Pontcysyllte, Marple, Lune, Avon — the cast-iron and stone aqueducts that fly canals over rivers and valleys.

88 places in this category.

Aqueducts by region

Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage · North Wales

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct — navigable aqueduct in Wales.

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Aqueducts · South Wales

Aberdulais Aqueduct

Aberdulais Aqueduct is a aqueduct in the United Kingdom.

Aqueducts · Central Scotland

Almondell Aqueduct

Almondell Aqueduct — navigable aqueduct in West Lothian, Scotland.

Aqueducts · East Midlands

Aqueduct

Aqueduct — aqueduct in Chatsworth, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · West Midlands

Aqueduct

Aqueduct — aqueduct in Roade, South Northamptonshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Aqueduct (No.87)

Aqueduct (No.87) — aqueduct in Ellel, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · South West England

Aqueduct and stiles at SW 419371

Aqueduct and stiles at SW 419371 — aqueduct in Zennor, Cornwall, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Aqueduct Approximately 40 Metres Over River Calder At Sd 8437 3225

Aqueduct Approximately 40 Metres Over River Calder At Sd 8437 3225 — aqueduct in Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · South Wales

Aqueduct at Goytre Wharf

Aqueduct at Goytre Wharf — Grade II listed building in Monmouthshire. About 3000m north of the Church of St. Illtyd approached down a track from the Old Abergavenny Road.

Aqueducts · South West England

Aqueduct At Ngr 1438 2178

Aqueduct At Ngr 1438 2178 — aqueduct in Nynehead, Taunton Deane, Somerset, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Aqueduct At Sandholme Farm

Aqueduct At Sandholme Farm — aqueduct in Leven, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Aqueduct Carrying Kendal/Lancaster Canal Over Farleton Beck

Aqueduct Carrying Kendal/Lancaster Canal Over Farleton Beck — aqueduct in Beetham, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Aqueduct Carrying Kendal/Lancaster Canal Over Peasy Beck

Aqueduct Carrying Kendal/Lancaster Canal Over Peasy Beck — aqueduct in Preston Patrick, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Aqueduct North Of The Abbey Mill

Aqueduct North Of The Abbey Mill — aqueduct in Bolton Abbey, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Aqueduct On Leeds-Liverpool Canal

Aqueduct On Leeds-Liverpool Canal — aqueduct in Farnhill, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · South Wales

Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building in Torfaen County Borough. It is about 450m south-east of Pontymoile roundabout approached by the canal towpath from Pontymoile basin. Spans the border between New Inn and Pontymoile communities.

Aqueducts · South Wales

Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal some 200m S of Two Locks Road in Cwmbran.

Aqueducts · South East England

Aqueduct Over Railway

Aqueduct Over Railway — aqueduct in Staverton, Wiltshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · South East England

Aqueduct Over River Biss

Aqueduct Over River Biss — aqueduct in Holt, Wiltshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · East Midlands

Aqueduct Over The River Erewash And Under Erewash Canal At Sk 462 455

Aqueduct Over The River Erewash And Under Erewash Canal At Sk 462 455 — aqueduct in Shipley, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Mid Wales

Aqueduct SE of Church of St Cynllo

Aqueduct SE of Church of St Cynllo — Grade II listed building in Powys. In a field SE of the churchyard, spanning a steep-sided dingle.

Aqueducts · Mid Wales

Aqueduct SW of Church of St Cynllo

Aqueduct SW of Church of St Cynllo — Grade II listed building in Powys. In a field SW of the church and above Ashbrook, spanning a steep-sided dingle.

Aqueducts · East Midlands

Aqueduct, 328m south east of Aqueduct Cottage

Aqueduct, 328m south east of Aqueduct Cottage — aqueduct in Dethick, Lea and Holloway, Derbyshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Scottish Highlands

Aqueduct, Gagie Estate

Aqueduct, Gagie Estate — aqueduct in Angus, Scotland, UK.

Aqueducts · Central Scotland

Ballewan Aqueduct Bridge (Former Glasgow Corporation Water Works), Spittal Glen

Ballewan Aqueduct Bridge (Former Glasgow Corporation Water Works), Spittal Glen — aqueduct in Stirling, Scotland, UK.

Aqueducts · Central Scotland

Ballewan Byewash 1 (former Glasgow Corporation Water Works)

Ballewan Byewash 1 (former Glasgow Corporation Water Works) — architectural structure in Stirling, Scotland, UK.

Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Barden Aqueduct

Barden Aqueduct — aqueduct in Silsden, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · West Midlands

Barton Aqueduct

Barton Aqueduct is a aqueduct in the United Kingdom.

Aqueducts · South West England

Beam Aqueduct

Beam Aqueduct — bridge in Torridge, Devon, England, UK.

Aqueducts · South Wales

Bont Fawr Aqueduct

Bont Fawr Aqueduct is a aqueduct in the United Kingdom.

Aqueducts · South West England

Bridgetown Aqueduct

Bridgetown Aqueduct — aqueduct in Werrington, Cornwall, England, UK.

Aqueducts · West Midlands

Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct Over Hawthorn Road

Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct Over Hawthorn Road — aqueduct in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Brock Aqueduct (Number 46)

Brock Aqueduct (Number 46) — aqueduct in Myerscough and Bilsborrow, Wyre, Lancashire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Calder And Hebble Navigation River Colne Aqueduct Huddersfield Narrow Canal River Colne Aqueduct

Calder And Hebble Navigation River Colne Aqueduct Huddersfield Narrow Canal River Colne Aqueduct — aqueduct in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Calder And Hebble Navigation Scarbottom Aqueduct Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scarbottom Aqueduct

Calder And Hebble Navigation Scarbottom Aqueduct Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scarbottom Aqueduct — aqueduct in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Canal Aqueduct

Canal Aqueduct — aqueduct over Deans Lane, in Newburgh, West Lancashire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Canal Aqueduct

Canal Aqueduct — aqueduct over Culvert Lane, in Newburgh, West Lancashire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · South Wales

Canal Aqueduct Over Afon Twrch, Including Weir

Canal Aqueduct Over Afon Twrch, Including Weir is a aqueduct in the United Kingdom.

Aqueducts · North West England

Canal Aqueduct, Numbered 13, Approximately 300 Metres South Of Canal Bridge No 14

Canal Aqueduct, Numbered 13, Approximately 300 Metres South Of Canal Bridge No 14 — aqueduct in Preston, Lancashire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Mid Wales

Carmel Aqueduct

Carmel Aqueduct — Grade II listed building in Powys. Spanning a minor road N of the A44 and continuing across Camlo Brook, approximately 2.4km E of Nantmel village.

Aqueducts · North Wales

Chirk Aqueduct

Chirk Aqueduct — aqueduct carrying the Llangollen Canal.

Aqueducts · South West England

Clapton Mill

Clapton Mill — aqueduct in West Crewkerne, Somerset, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Clifton Aqueduct

Clifton Aqueduct — grade II listed bridge in the United Kingdom.

Aqueducts · Central Scotland

Corrie Aqueduct Bridge

Corrie Aqueduct Bridge — bridge in Stirling, Scotland, UK, carrying the Katrine aqueduct across Kelty Water.

Aqueducts · Central Scotland

Couligarton Aqueduct Bridge 1

Couligarton Aqueduct Bridge 1 — aqueduct in Stirling, Scotland, UK.

Aqueducts · Central Scotland

Couligarton Aqueduct Bridge No 2

Couligarton Aqueduct Bridge No 2 — aqueduct in Stirling, Scotland, UK.

Aqueducts · Central Scotland

Couligarton Aqueduct Bridge No 3

Couligarton Aqueduct Bridge No 3 — aqueduct in Stirling, Scotland, UK.

Aqueducts · North East England

Deepdale Aqueduct

Deepdale Aqueduct — aqueduct in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, UK.

Aqueducts · South West England

Drake's Leat

Drake's Leat — aqueduct in Devon, England.

Aqueducts · London

Duke of Northumberland's River

Duke of Northumberland's River — artificial watercourse in West London.

Aqueducts · West Midlands

Edstone Aqueduct

Edstone Aqueduct — aqueduct in Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · South Wales

Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W )

Embanked Aqueduct SW of Govilon ( including Wall & Gate-piers to W ) — carries the canal around the steep hillside and over the stream down from Cwm Llanwenarth. Immediately south-west of and high above Govilon. To south of aqueduct over road from Govilon to Twyn Allws.

Aqueducts · North West England

Ewood Aqueduct

Ewood Aqueduct — grade II listed canal in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Central Scotland

Finlathen Aqueduct, Dundee

Finlathen Aqueduct, Dundee — aqueduct in Dundee City, Scotland, UK.

Aqueducts · East Midlands

Grantham Canal, Aqueduct Over River Smite Approximately 800 Metres South West Of Long Clawson Bridge

Grantham Canal, Aqueduct Over River Smite Approximately 800 Metres South West Of Long Clawson Bridge — aqueduct in Hickling, Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · West Midlands

Gurnett Aqueduct

Gurnett Aqueduct — aqueduct in Sutton, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Hollowforth Aqueduct Bridge Number 38

Hollowforth Aqueduct Bridge Number 38 — aqueduct in Barton, Preston, Lancashire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Central Scotland

Killearn Aqueduct Bridge (former Glasgow Corporation Water Works)

Killearn Aqueduct Bridge (former Glasgow Corporation Water Works) — aqueduct in Stirling, Scotland, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Leeds And Liverpool Canal Aqueduct At Holme Bridge

Leeds And Liverpool Canal Aqueduct At Holme Bridge — aqueduct in Gargrave, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · North West England

Leeds And Liverpool Canal Aqueduct At Priest Holme

Leeds And Liverpool Canal Aqueduct At Priest Holme — aqueduct in Gargrave, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Leeds And Liverpool Canal Aqueduct Over Hainsworth Road And Silsden Beck

Leeds And Liverpool Canal Aqueduct Over Hainsworth Road And Silsden Beck — aqueduct in Silsden, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

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Frequently asked questions

How many aqueducts are in this guide?: We currently list 88 aqueducts across the United Kingdom — every entry sourced from Wikipedia, Wikidata or OpenStreetMap and validated against our schema.
Are these places free to visit?: Many places in the guide are free to enter — almost every national museum, every public park and garden, every parish church and cathedral. Castles, historic houses and theme parks usually charge admission; National Trust and English Heritage members visit those properties free.
Where does the data come from?: Every entry is built from open data: OpenStreetMap (locations, tags, opening hours), Wikipedia (descriptions), Wikidata (structured facts and operator information), Wikimedia Commons (images), ONS open data (population). The site never makes runtime API calls — everything is fetched at build time and committed.
How often is this updated?: A weekly automated job re-fetches the upstream sources and rebuilds the site. Manual editorial corrections are applied as overlays on top of the open data.