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Text and photographs copyright of Jim Shead.
Description:
Work was started, but never finished, on an 8-mile branch of this canal, which was authorised to run from Blandford to the Kennet & Avon at Widbrooke near Bradford on Avon.History:
Authorised by an Act of 1796 but never opened.Related Books
The Canals of South West England by Charles Hadfield , ISBN 0 7153 4176 6 :206 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1967 Order now from The Dorset and Somerset Canal by Kenneth R Clew , 116 pages, Published by David & Charles 1971
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Description:
A one mile level canal that ran from the Glamorganshire Canal at Denia to Treforest.History:
Dr Richard Griffiths built this canal to serve coal mines on his land. It was opened in 1813 and was derelict by 1918.Related Books
The Canals of South Wales and the Border by Charles Hadfield , Edition: 2nd Edition 272 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1967
Description:
A short backwater and cut linking the Oxford Canal with the ThamesHistory:
Built by the Duke of Marlborough and when opened in 1789 formed the first link between the Thames and the Oxford Canal. The alternative link at Isis Lock was opened in 1796.Navigation Authority:
: Environment Agency Recreation and Navigation, Region: Thames, Kings Meadow House, Kings Meadow Road, Reading, RG1 8DQ: Telephone 0118 953 5000 : Fax 0118 950 0388 :Related Books
The Canals of the East Midlands by Charles Hadfield , Edition: 3rd impression ISBN 0-7153-4871-X :294 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1981 (including part of London) Order now from .
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Duke's Cut: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Junction with River Thames |
0.0 |
0 |
N |
SP477103 |
164 |
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Junction with Oxford Canal (Southern Section) |
.8 |
0 |
N |
SP487106 |
164 |
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NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.
Description:
Was a 17½ mile river navigation with 13 locks from the Ribble up to Wigan.History:
Authorised by an Act of 1720 but not opened until around 1742. All of the traffic was lost to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal by 1801.Related Books
The Canals of North West England (1) by Charles Hadfield & Gordon Biddle , ISBN 07153 49562 :236 pages, Published by David & Charles Volume 1. Order now from The Canals of North West England (2) by Charles Hadfield & Gordon Biddle , ISBN 07153 49929 :260 pages, Published by David & Charles Volume 2. Order now from .
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Description:
A 5½ mile tub boat canal on Lord Gower's land from Donnington Wood to the turnpike road.History:
Probably completed about 1768 and abandoned in 1904.Related Books
The Canals of the West Midlands (2nd Ed) by Charles Hadfield , 352 pages, Published by Augustus M Kelley 1 1969
Description:
Runs 7 miles from Driffield to the junction with the River Hull. Much of the waterway is unnavigable due to derelict locks and lowered bridges.History:
Authorised by an Act of 1767 and completed in 1770. Improvements were authorised by an Act of 1801 and completed in 1805.Navigation Authority:
: Driffield Navigation Ltd, 53 Main Street, Cherry Burton, Beverley HU17 7RF : Telephone 01964 550320 :Related Books
The Canals of Yorkshire and North East England (2) by Charles Hadfield , Edition: volume 2 ISBN 0 7153 5975 4 :252 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1973 Order now from The Canals of Yorkshire and North East England (1) by Charles Hadfield , Edition: Volume 1 ISBN 0 7153 5719 0 :254 pages, Published by David & Charles 1972 Order now from Shipping on the Humber: The North Bank by Mike Taylor , ISBN 0 7524 3116 1 :128 pages, Published by Tempus 2003 Includes the Humber, River Hull, Driffield Navigation, Market Weighton Navigation, Beverley Beck, Frodingham Beck and the Levem Canal. Order now from .
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Lock Sizes and maximum craft dimensions:
Length 61 foot, beam 14 foot 6 inches. NOTE: For more details of maximum lock and craft sizes and the basis of these figures see Craft and Lock Sizes Page
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Driffield Navigation: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Driffield Wharfs |
Start of Navigation |
0.0 |
0 |
D |
TA027574 |
107 |
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Town Lock No 1 |
Restored by the Driffield Navigation Amenities Association in 1966. |
.4 |
1 |
D |
TA031569 |
107 |
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Whinhill Lock No 2 |
1.6 |
2 |
D |
TA051568 |
107 |
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Wansford Lock No 3 |
Wansford Village |
2.5 |
3 |
D |
TA062562 |
107 |
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Snakeholme Lock Nos 4 & 5 |
Were staircase locks that became derelict. Now restored as a single lock. |
3.0 |
4 |
N |
TA067555 |
107 |
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Junction with Frodington Beck |
5.0 |
4 |
N |
TA082527 |
107 |
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Junction with Corps Landing Branch |
This branch (West Beck) is navigable up to Corps Landing and is one of the most picturesque cruises on the navigation. |
5.8 |
4 |
N |
TA082518 |
107 |
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Junction with River Hull |
7.0 |
5 |
N |
TA079498 |
107 |
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NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.
Description:
A narrow canal linking the 1½ miles between the Droitwich Canal and the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.History:
Authorised by an Act of 1852 and opened in 1853. Currently closed but there are plans to restore the waterway.Waterway Group:
This waterway is part of the Droitwich Canal
Top two locks on the Droitwich Junction Canal
Related Books
The Canals of the West Midlands (2nd Ed) by Charles Hadfield , 352 pages, Published by Augustus M Kelley 1 1969
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Lock Sizes and maximum craft dimensions:
Length 71 foot 6 inches, beam 7 foot 1inch. NOTE: For more details of maximum lock and craft sizes and the basis of these figures see Craft and Lock Sizes Page
Description:
This broad beam canal, sometimes called the Droitwich Barge Canal, runs five and three-quarter miles, from Droitwich junction to the River Severn.History:
Authorised by an Act of 1768. Originally opened in 1771 and abandoned in 1939. Since 1973 the Droitwich Canal Trust Ltd. have been trying to restore the canal which they now own.Subordinate Waterways:
Navigation Authority:
: Droitwich Canals Trust Ltd, 6 Heathfield, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 8LU : Telephone 01530 458 257 :Related Books
The Canals of the West Midlands (2nd Ed) by Charles Hadfield , 352 pages, Published by Augustus M Kelley 1 1969
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Lock Sizes and maximum craft dimensions:
Length 71 foot 6 inches, beam 9 foot 6 inches. NOTE: For more details of maximum lock and craft sizes and the basis of these figures see Craft and Lock Sizes Page
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Droitwich Canal: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Droitwich Junction |
Junction with the Droitwich Junction Canal |
0.0 |
0 |
N |
SO900635 |
150 |
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Droitwich Canal Basin |
.3 |
0 |
N |
SO897635 |
150 |
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Siding Lane Wharf |
1.0 |
0 |
N |
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Salwarpe Bridge |
2.3 |
0 |
N |
SO873620 |
150 |
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Ladywood Locks Nos 1 to 4 |
3.0 |
4 |
U |
SO868611 |
150 |
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Potters Mill Lock No 5 |
3.5 |
5 |
U |
SO862605 |
150 |
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Mildenham Mill Lock No 6 |
4.5 |
6 |
U |
SO853606 |
150 |
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Hawford Lock No 7 |
5.5 |
7 |
U |
SO843600 |
150 |
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Junction with River Severn |
5.8 |
8 |
U |
SO842599 |
150 |
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NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.
Description:
A 13½ mile, 11 lock, wide canal from the Forth & Clyde Canal at Falkirk to Edinburgh.History:
Authorised by an Act of 1817 and opened in 1822. Abandoned 1965. Re-opened by the Queen on the 24th May 2002, as part of the £78 million Millennium Link project to restore the Forth & Clyde and the Edinburgh & Glasgow Union canals.Navigation Authority:
Head Office: British Waterways, Main Office: British Waterways Scotland, Canals Manager: Lowlands, Rosebank House, Mainstreet, Camelon, Falkirk FK1 4DS: Telephone 01324 671217 : Fax 01324 671225 :Related Books
The Canals of Scotland by Jean Lindsay , Edition: 1st edition ISBN 7153 4240 1 :238 pages, Published by David & Charles 1968 Order now from Scotland's Millennium Canals by Guthrie Hutton , ISBN 1 84033 181 X :160 pages, Published by Stenlake 2002 The story of the Forth & Clyde and the Union canals and their restoration. Order now from Nicholson/Ordnance Survey Guide to the waterways - 8 by Not known , ISBN 0007136714 :88 pages, Published by Nicholson 2003 Scotland, the Highland and Lowland Waterways. Covers Caledonian Canal, Crinan Canal, Forth and Clyde Canal, River Clyde (Bowling to Dumbarton), Monkland Canal, Union Canal, River Leven and Loch Lomond. Order now from From Sea to Sea: A History of the Scotish Lowland and Highland Canals by Len Paterson , ISBN 1-903238-94-3 :216 pages, Published by Neil Wilson Publishing 2006 Covers the Forth & Clyde, Monkland, Crinan, Caledonian and Edinburgh and Glasgow Union canals. Order now from .
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Fred on Water Released in : 2003 1 hour 13 minutes approx., Produced by Visionimpact The 2002 canal journey of Fred Talbot, the TV weather presenter, including the Ribble Link, Lancaster Canal, Anderton Boat Lift and the Falkirk Wheel. Available on tape.
Boat Lifts of Europe Released in : 2002 1 hour 8 minutes approx., Produced by VideoActive Covers several boat lifts in France and germany as well as the Anderton Lift and the Falkirk Wheel in the UK. Available on tape and DVD. Order on DVD from
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Lock Sizes and maximum craft dimensions:
Length 70 foot, beam 12 foot 6 inches and draught 3 feet 6 inches. NOTE: For more details of maximum lock and craft sizes and the basis of these figures see Craft and Lock Sizes Page
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Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Edinburgh Quay |
0.0 |
0 |
N |
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Slateford Aqueduct |
2.3 |
0 |
N |
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Ratho Bridge No 15 |
8.0 |
0 |
N |
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Almond Aqueduct |
Over the River Almond |
10.3 |
0 |
N |
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Broxburn Bridge No 26 |
12.5 |
0 |
N |
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Winchburgh Bridge No 32 |
15.3 |
0 |
N |
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Queensferry Bridge No 40 |
Philpstoun |
17.3 |
0 |
N |
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Manse Road Basin |
Linlithgow |
21.0 |
0 |
N |
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Avon Aqueduct |
23.5 |
0 |
N |
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Falkirk Tunnel (East End) |
29.5 |
0 |
N |
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Falkirk Tunnel (West End) |
29.9 |
0 |
N |
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Falkirk Locks 1 and 2 |
31.8 |
2 |
N |
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Rough Castle Tunnel |
31.9 |
2 |
N |
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Falkirk Wheel |
32.0 |
2 |
N |
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Golden Jubilee Lock |
32.0 |
3 |
N |
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Junction with Forth & Clyde Canal |
32.1 |
3 |
N |
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NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.
Description:
A 1.5-mile canal built near Pembrey, beginning at a coal level at Ffrwd and a short branch to Coed. It served other collieries and was connected to tramways.History:
The canal was being built, or perhaps extended, in 1796.Related Books
The Canals of South Wales and the Border by Charles Hadfield , Edition: 2nd Edition 272 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1967
Description:
A half mile canal mostly consisting of a tunnel built to provide transport between the forges and the River Severn.History:
Opened in 1782 closed when the forges ceased work in 1889.Related Books
The Canals of the West Midlands (2nd Ed) by Charles Hadfield , 352 pages, Published by Augustus M Kelley 1 1969
Text and photographs copyright of Jim Shead.