Blisworth Tunnel
Canal tunnel on the Grand Union Canal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blisworth Tunnel is a canal tunnel on the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire, England, between the villages of Stoke Bruerne at the southern end and Blisworth at the northern end.
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Overview | |
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Location | Blisworth, Northants, England |
Coordinates | 52.1560°N 0.9285°W / 52.1560; -0.9285 |
OS grid reference | SP734514 |
Status | Open, boat trips available. |
Waterway | Grand Union Canal |
Start | 52.1696°N 0.9354°W / 52.1696; -0.9354 (Northern portal) |
End | 52.1458°N 0.9217°W / 52.1458; -0.9217 (Southern portal) |
Operation | |
Constructed | 1793-1805 |
Opened | 25 March 1805 |
Rebuilt | 1984 |
Owner | Canal & River Trust |
Technical | |
Length | 3,076 yards (2,813 m) |
Tunnel clearance | 4 feet 6 inches (1.4 m) |
Width | 15 feet (4.6 m) |
Water Depth | 5 feet (1.5 m) |
Towpath | No |
Boat-passable | Yes |
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