East portal - Barnton tunnel - Trent & Mersey canal - Barnton, Cheshire
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ntpayne
N 53° 16.117 W 002° 32.917
30U E 530104 N 5902247
The easternmost of two tunnels on the Trent & Mersey south of Barnton.
Waymark Code: WMR40C
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
Views: 4
A one way tunnel on the Trent & Mersey canal. Passage is not timed so boaters have to check there are no boats coming in the opposite direction before entering the tunnel. This tunnel has no towpath and boats used to be legged through and the horses walked over the top of the hill above.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: East
Date Constructed: 01/01/1777
Length of Tunnel: 572 yards
Construction Material: Brick lined
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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