South West Portal - Dunhampstead Tunnel - Worcester & Birmingham Canal - Dunhampstead - Worcestershire - UK
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ntpayne
N 52° 14.440 W 002° 07.268
30U E 560009 N 5788170
A shortish tunnel at the southern end of the Worcester & Birmingham canal
Waymark Code: WMVWVJ
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/05/2017
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A shortish tunnel at the southern end of the Worcester & Birmingham canal.
The canal was opened in 1815 and linked the River Severn at Worcester with Birmingham.
The tunnel is open for two way narrowboat traffic.
There are chains along the inside wall for safety reasons.
The tunnel is 230 yards long and is dead straight.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: South West
Date Constructed: 01/01/1815
Length of Tunnel: 230 yards
Construction Material: Brick
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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