2017

SK8336 : Grantham Canal next to the derelict lock 14

taken 6 years ago, near to Muston, Leicestershire, England

Grantham Canal next to the derelict lock 14
Grantham Canal next to the derelict lock 14
The Grantham Canal was built from the River Trent in Nottingham to Grantham, some 33 miles between 1793 and 1797 at a cost of £118,500 and narrow boats and barges transported coal, building materials and groceries through 18 locks to Grantham. On the return journey they transported corn, malt, beans, wool and other agricultural produce. Due to the development and the success of the railways the canal was closed in 1935 and left to its fate. Over the years it fell into disrepair with many of the "fixtures and fittings" being demolished.
The Grantham Canal Restoration Society is an active body which has been working towards the reopening of the canal as a recreational and commercial waterway. Whether this will ever happen is up for debate with many obstacles in the way.
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Geographical Context: Lowlands Canals Canal: Lock Primary Subject: Canal
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SK8336, 75 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mat Fascione   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 29 October, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 31 October, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 838 363 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:55.0929N 0:45.2626W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 838 363
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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