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Barton Bridge

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Notability iBen^discuss/_contribs 22:58, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Certainly of lesser importance since the motorway usurped the name Barton Bridge, but still of value. In its heyday, it was a fairly important crossing over the Ship Canal - and past importance can carry over. Gets a mention in Swing Bridge. Could do with referencing. Can be seen at http://www.salfordonline.com/salfordvideos_page/15057-barton_upon_irwell_a_fascinating_corner_of_salford_-_(part_2_of_2).html Might be a good idea to move to Barton Swing Bridge to avoid confusion with the massive viaduct on the M60. Peridon (talk) 23:51, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Do I need to say Keep? Peridon (talk) 15:56, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of England-related deletion discussions. -- • Gene93k (talk) 00:54, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This debate has been included in the list of Transportation-related deletion discussions. -- • Gene93k (talk) 00:54, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep - notable from several angles firstly as a Grade II* listed building.[1] Next as a named bridge. Finally, as a historic landmark recorded in several reliable sources.[2][3][4][5][6][7] etc Bridgeplayer (talk) 03:48, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep, listed buildings in the UK appear always to be notable. Nyttend (talk) 04:38, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep, for the reasons already given. Plenty of potential for expansion. Peter I. Vardy (talk) 08:34, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep - listed building, interesting piece of architecture next to the canal swing bridge, to which it is connected. For those unfamiliar with the area, it's on the left Parrot of Doom 10:06, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep Notable as a listed building (or structure) and there is plenty of scope for expansion - but shouldn't the title be Barton Road swing bridge - without capitalisation of the last two words? Richerman (talk) 10:51, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) Keep. Not all listed buildings are individually notable, but listed major structures are. I was originally going to suggest merging this with the article about the adjacent swing aqueduct, but having read that article it seems the aqueduct is a good standalone article and merging the road bridge in would dilute it's focus. Thryduulf (talk) 10:53, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep Grade II* status confers notability. English Heritage (the organisation responsible for the classification system) defines buildings with such status as "particularly important buildings of more than special interest" (see here). "National or greater than national importance" is also a description I have seen applied. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 12:44, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep - a Grade II* listed building noted for its special architectural qualities. An important industrial structure and local landmark. Probably more important than the Hulme Arch Bridge... dare I say. --Jza84 | Talk 12:54, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep per all except the nom above. Nominating a bridge article within 6 minutes of its creation is not cool.--Oakshade (talk) 16:41, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

'Keep,as it is a very important bridge and an insight into the Manchester ship Canal's past, as well as Britain's industrial past.'