During groundworks for a new access road, a small section of former canal bridge was exposed, and a watching brief was arranged for further work affecting this structure.. The early 19th-century canal bridge had been partially demolished, probably in the mid 20th century, but elements of both the northern and southern walls had survived. Whilst a greater length of the southern wall was recorded during the watching brief, a section of the northern wall had survived up to 13 brick courses high. The new access road was shifted southwards slightly, to enable parts of the northern canal bridge wall to be preserved in situ.