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Castletown Foot Bridge

Archaeology

This modern footbridge spans the Silver Burn and provides access between Hope Street and Victoria Road. It is locally known as the Apostles' Bridge, on account of its multiple piers: according to local tradition, a chemist who watched it being built and was told it would have twelve piers remarked "ah, I see - the Apostles' Bridge, leading on to Paradise" - a reference both to the twelve piers and to "Paradise", the nearby area between Malew Street and Mill Street, itself said to be named after a couple named Saint who were once seen strolling there.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Malew
  • Sheading: Rushen
  • Grid Ref: SC2658567725

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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