West portal - Saltersford tunnel - Trent & mersey canal - Barnton, Cheshire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ntpayne
N 53° 16.450 W 002° 33.850
30U E 529063 N 5902858
The westernmost of two tunnels south of the village of Barnton
Waymark Code: WMR407
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
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Typical of the northern Trent & Mersey, this tunnel is one way only and has timed passages. It has no towpath so horses used to be walked over the hill whilst boats were legged through.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use

Which End is this Entrance?: West

Date Constructed: 01/01/1777

Length of Tunnel: 424 yards

Construction Material: Brick lined

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