Wyrley and Essington Canal
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For the restoration of the section Ogley Junction–Huddlesford Junction, see Lichfield Canal.
The Wyrley and Essington Canal, known locally as "the Curly Wyrley", is a canal in the English Midlands. As built it ran from Wolverhampton to Huddlesford Junction near Lichfield, with a number of branches: some parts are currently derelict. Pending planned restoration to Huddlesford, the navigable mainline now terminates at Ogley Junction near Brownhills. In 2008 it was designated a Local Nature Reserve.[1][2]
Quick Facts Specifications, Maximum boat length ...
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Specifications | |
Maximum boat length | 70 ft 0 in (21.34 m) |
Maximum boat beam | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
Locks | 0 (originally 39) |
Status | Most navigable |
Navigation authority | Canal and River Trust |
History | |
Original owner | Birmingham Canal Navigations |
Principal engineer | William Pitt |
Date of act | 1792, 1794 |
Date completed | 1797 |
Date closed | Sneyd Branch 1900s, parts in 1955 |
Geography | |
Start point | Wolverhampton |
End point | Huddlesford Junction near Lichfield |
Branch(es) | Sneyd, Cannock Extension, Daw End, Chasewater |
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