South east portal - Gosty Hill tunnel - Dudley No. 2 canal - Halesowen, Birmingham
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ntpayne
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South east portal of Gosty Hill tunnel
Waymark Code: WMR37Y
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/06/2016
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Tunnel on the Dudley No. 2 canal. It is a narrow tunnel that varies in height and width so great care is need when taking passage. It is one way only so you have to check that you cannot see a headlight approaching when you want to go through. It has one ventialtion shaft which is in a front garden of a house now - see picture.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: South East
Date Constructed: 01/01/1792
Length of Tunnel: 577 yards
Construction Material: Brick lined
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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