South portal - Preston Brook tunnel - Trent & Mersey canal - Dutton
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ntpayne
N 53° 18.283 W 002° 38.433
30U E 523952 N 5906229
A long tunnel at the start of the Trent & Mersey canal after the junction with the Bridgewater canal
Waymark Code: WMR405
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
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The north end of the tunnel is the Bridgewater canal. The south end is the Trent & Mersey. It is a one-way tunnel so timed passages have to be observed.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use

Which End is this Entrance?: South

Date Constructed: 01/07/1777

Length of Tunnel: 1239 yards

Construction Material: Brick lined

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