North west portal - Saddington tunnel - GU canal (Leicester section) - Saddington, Leicestershire
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ntpayne
N 52° 31.983 W 001° 01.833
30U E 633584 N 5822151
A 1/2 mile long tunnel on the Leicester section of the Grand Union canal
Waymark Code: WMR426
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
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This tunnel is on the Leicester section of the Grand Union canal and allows two way traffic but has no tow path. The Leicester section of the Grand Union canal is part of the link between Nottingham and London via the River Trent, River Soar and the Grand Union.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: North West
Date Constructed: 01/01/1794
Length of Tunnel: 880 yards
Construction Material: Brick lined
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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