2017

SK6832 : Spencer's Bridge No 24

taken 6 years ago, near to Owthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England

This is 1 of 2 images, with title Spencer's Bridge No 24 in this square
Spencer's Bridge No 24
Spencer's Bridge No 24
Crossing the disused Grantham Canal next to Oddhouse Farm.
The Grantham Canal

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.
See LinkExternal link for further information.


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Geographical Context: Lowlands Housing, Dwellings Derelict, Disused Canals Disused: Canal Primary Subject: Bridge other tags: Bridge House Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SK6832, 30 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mat Fascione   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 24 November, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 25 November, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 681 328 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:53.3278N 0:59.3231W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 681 328
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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