West portal - Brandwood tunnel - Stratford canal - South Birmingham
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ntpayne
N 52° 24.817 W 001° 54.383
30U E 574381 N 5807605
Brandwood tunnel on Northern Stratford canal - also known as Kings Norton tunnel
Waymark Code: WMR3BG
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/07/2016
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This is the only tunnel on the Stratford upon Avon canal. Like many canal tunnels it has no towpath; horses were walked over the hill and barges were pulled through the tunnel using a handrail on the wall of the tunnel, parts of which can still be seen.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: West
Date Constructed: 01/01/1803
Length of Tunnel: 352 yards
Construction Material: Brick lined
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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