Grand Surrey Canal
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The Grand Surrey Canal was a canal constructed in south London, England during the early 19th century. It opened to the Old Kent Road in 1807, to Camberwell in 1810, and to Peckham in 1826. Its main purpose was to transport cargo, primarily timber (or 'deal') from the Surrey Commercial Docks.
Quick Facts Specifications, Maximum boat length ...
Grand Surrey Canal | |
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Specifications | |
Maximum boat length | 109 ft 0 in (33.22 m) |
Maximum boat beam | 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m) |
Locks | 1 |
Status | Closed. Partly infilled. |
History | |
Date of act | 1801 |
Date of first use | 1810 |
Date completed | 1826 |
Date closed | 1970s |
Geography | |
Start point | Camberwell |
End point | Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe |
Connects to | River Thames |
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The Grand Surrey Canal closed progressively from the 1940s, with all but the Greenland Dock closing in the 1970s. Much of the route is traceable, as it has been turned into roadways and linear parks.