The largest structure on the canal was, and still is, the impressive aqueduct over the river Teme, near Little Hereford. The middle arch of the three span aqueduct was blown up in World War II, thus only two arches remain.

TEME AQUEDUCT  Near Little Hereford. Gallery of the FoLC REA AQUEDUCT  Marlbrook.

Known as the bridge of a million bricks, the second largest structure on the canal is Rea Aqueduct over the River Rea at Marlbrook, near Mamble. In 2013, due water ingress after torrential rain in the early part of that year, a large part of the eastern side of the aqueduct collapsed into the river. The FoLC did try to get something done the stabilise the structure but even after a high profile campaign of trying to get all interested parties involved, including a bid for lottery money, nothing has ever been done. Very sad considering in 2000 it was given grade II listed status.  

Pre-2013 before the collapse

2013 after the collapse

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