SD5208 : Leeds and Liverpool Canal
taken 6 years ago, near to Shevington Vale, Wigan, Great Britain
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Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Looking north along the towpath between Dean Lock and Appley Bridge.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal :: SD8842
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles long. The first of the trans-Pennine canals it took 46 years to build at a cost of five times the original budget, mainly because of the length and complexity of the route. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487 feet at Foulridge near Nelson and Colne. It was originally conceived in the 18th century to carry woollen goods from Leeds and Bradford and limestone from Skipton but in its 19th century heyday it carried stone, coal and many other goods. The impact of the railways was not as great as with other canals and commercial traffic continued along the main canal until 1964. Regular work stopped in 1972 when the movement of coal to Wigan Power Station ceased. In the latter part of the 20th century the leisure potential of the canal was developed and it is now a popular destination for cruising, fishing, walking and cycling. See Linkfor detailed information.
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- Grid Square
- SD5208, 37 images (more nearby
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- Photographer
- David Dixon (find more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 23 January, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 25 January, 2012
- Geographical Context
- Canal (from Tags)
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SD 527 083 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:34.1717N 2:42.8785W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
SD 528 082
- View Direction
- Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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