South east portal - Newbold tunnel - Oxford canal - Rugby, Warwickshire
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ntpayne
N 52° 23.550 W 001° 17.150
30U E 616642 N 5806077
The only tunnel on the North Oxford canal
Waymark Code: WMR422
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
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The north Oxford canal runs from Braunston to Hawkesbury junction near Coventry. It was originally a contour canal but as there was so much traffic it was straightened in th 1820s to cut about 15 miles off the journey.
This tunnel was built as part of the straightening programme. It has a towpath either side.
Coloured lights were installed in the last 10 years or so to help celebrate Diwali but they no longer seem to work.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: South East
Date Constructed: 01/01/1820
Length of Tunnel: 250 yards
Construction Material: Brick & concrete
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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