East portal - Braunston tunnel - Grand Union canal - Braunston, Northamptonshire
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ntpayne
N 52° 16.883 W 001° 09.467
30U E 625669 N 5793934
One of the longest canal tunnels still in use in the UK
Waymark Code: WMR42M
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
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This tunnel is over 2,000 yards long. It allows for two way traffic but does not have a towpath. Horses used to be walked over the hill at the top and boats were legged through the tunnel.
Braunston is known as the M25 of the canal system so this is one of the busiest tunnels in the country. It is very rare to be able to go through without meeting another boat, even in the winter.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: West
Date Constructed: 01/01/1800
Length of Tunnel: 2042 yards
Construction Material: Brick lined
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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