East portal - Brandwood tunnel - Stratford canal - South Birmingham
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ntpayne
N 52° 24.767 W 001° 54.100
30U E 574704 N 5807517
Broadwood tunnel on northern section of Stratford upon Avon canal. Also known as Kings Norton tunnel
Waymark Code: WMR3BE
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/07/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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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?: East

Date Constructed: 01/01/1803

Length of Tunnel: 352 yards

Construction Material: Brick lined

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