North west portal - Shrewley tunnel - Grand Union canal - Shrewley, Warwickshire
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ntpayne
N 52° 18.233 W 001° 41.366
30U E 589358 N 5795647
A two way tunnel on the northern Grand Union
Waymark Code: WMR41M
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
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This is the last tunnel before the Grand Union canal reaches Birmingham. It allows for two way traffic as the Grand Union canal is what is known as a broad beam canal which is the width of two narrowboats.
The tunnel is unique in the UK in that it has a separate towpath tunnel for the horses.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: South East
Date Constructed: 01/01/1800
Length of Tunnel: 433 yards
Construction Material: Brick lined
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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