2006

SP0679 : Brandwood Tunnel, Stratford upon Avon Canal

taken 19 years ago, near to King's Norton, Birmingham, England

Brandwood Tunnel, Stratford upon Avon Canal
Brandwood Tunnel, Stratford upon Avon Canal
The eastern portal of this tunnel is hidden away in a cutting and is reached by a track from Brandwood End. The track was formerly the route by which towing horses were led over the top.

The tunnel is 325 metres/ 352 yards long and took its name from the Brandwood Estate. Note the elaborate trimmings to the portal. The niches on either side were presumably originally intended to house ornamental figures or objects.

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Category: Tunnel > Tunnel
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Images shortlisted for GOTY, 2006 Automatic Clusters: · Eastern Portal of Brandwood Tunnel [6] · Stratford on Avon Canal [3] Other Photos: · Shops at Brandwood End ·
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SP0679, 46 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Stowell   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 26 May, 2006   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 26 May, 2006
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 068 794 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:24.7536N 1:54.0873W
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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