Marple Aqueduct

It's a beautiful sunny day on the Peak Forest Canal. An approaching narrowboat can be seen, set to turn up the calm waters on the Goyt Aqueduct linking Romiley to Marple. 
The aqueduct was constructed  between 1795 and 1800 designed by Benjamin Outram to transport limestone from the Derbyshire quarries. It's a long way down to the river Goyt below from this point which is 27.4 metres, making it the highest aqueduct in England. 
 
Standing proud along side the canal is the Marple Viaduct, built some 62 years later, linking Manchester with Sheffield and I felt the scene needed a 'Northern Rail' train to give the viaduct some perspective and interest. 
This has been one of my personal favourite walks of mine along this stretch of the canal for many years, and a quick look down to the river below always provides a bit of a leg wobble.
This painting has been on my list of 'to do's' for some years, so I'm delighted to finally present my view of this iconic scene.
 
The painting was completed in May 2026 size 16"x 12" oil on panel and priced currently unframed. I can arrange framing if required for an additional fee by contacting me to discuss your requirements before purchase.
 
There are no plans for prints for this artwork, so this oil painting will be totally unique, and a one of a kind.  A certificate of authenticity as an original artwork will be supplied.