Mile 14 On The Huddersfield Narrow Canal - Greenfield, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 32.097 W 002° 01.344
30U E 564792 N 5932226
Quick Description: This milestone marks the 14th mile from the start of the canal in Huddersfield.
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 4/17/2016 1:34:26 PM
Waymark Code: WMQZ3E
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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Long Description:
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal is one of three canals that cross the Pennine Hills and was built in 1811. It starts at Huddersfield on the eastern side of the Pennines and finishes at Ashton-Under-Lyne on the western side.

There are only a few of these milestones still in existence on the canal. This one is close to the bridge that carries Shaw Hall Bank Road over the canal.
Condition: Worn

Date placed: 1/1/1811

Material: Stone

Inscription:
   14 MILES

Name of road: The Huddersfield Narrow Canal
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