Shireoaks Marina Towpath Bridge On The Chesterfield Canal - Shireoaks, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

"The canal was built to link Chesterfield, Worksop and Retford to the Trent and so gain access to more trade. Local Anston Stone was transported by the canal to the river Trent for the building of the new Houses of Parliament. During the 19th century the canal was a commercial success due to local coal. However, mining caused subsidence in the Norwood Tunnel, severing the top end of the canal.

The Chesterfield Canal runs from the river Trent at West Stockwith to Chesterfield. The Canal is 45.5 miles (73.3 km) long and has 65 locks, but only the section from West Stockwith the eastern end of Norwood Tunnel is currently navigable. This navigable section is 31.6 miles (50.9 km) long and has 46 locks.

At the isolated western end of the canal, five miles and five locks have been restored. The new Staveley Town Basin opened in 2012. There are slipways at Tapton Lock in Chesterfield and Staveley Town Basin. There is also a craning pad at the basin. This leaves nine miles to be restored. There are detailed plans for the entire stretch, prepared by the Chesterfield Canal Partnership." link

When the canal was in commercial operation the site of the marina was a loading wharf for a colliery. These days the canal is only used for leisure boats and coal production has ceased has ceased as well. The wharf has now also switched is use to leisure and provides mooring for 36 boats, some of which are permanent.

Height of bridge: 2 m What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians and cyclists What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Inlet from the Chesterfield Canal to Shireoaks Marina Date constructed: 1777 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes for pedestrians but no longer for horses Name of road or trail the bridge services: Chesterfield Canal Towpath Location: Shireoaks, Nottinhamshire Length of bridge: Not listed

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