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Barton upon Irwell, Lancashire

Barton upon Irwell is a former village that is now a suburb of Eccles, Lancashire. Barton is on the north bank of the River Irwell (Manchester Ship Canal). The Barton Swing Aqueduct (1894) which carries the Bridgewater Canal across the Manchester Ship Canal is considered a major feat of Victorian civil engineering. Barton upon Irwell is within the council area of Salford.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.474633,-2.356242
Grid Reference: SJ 7645 9760
Council Area: Salford CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Manchester SA
Police Area: Greater Manchester PA

GBPN ID: 2659
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Barton_upon_Irwell,_Lancashire_2659

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