East portal - Shortwood tunnel - Worcester & Birmingham canal - Tardebigge - West Midlands
Posted by: ntpayne
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East portal of Shortwood canal tunnel
Waymark Code: WMR3N8
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/08/2016
Views: 1
The tunnel is one way only so you have to check if there is another boat coming before entering. It has no towpath and hence the boats used to be legged through and the horses were walked over the top of the hill.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: East
Date Constructed: 01/01/1807
Length of Tunnel: 613 yards
Construction Material: Brick lined
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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