2022
SO8584 : Brickwork in Dunsley Tunnel No 31
taken 2 years ago, near to Stourton, Staffordshire, England
Brickwork in Dunsley Tunnel No 31
This tunnel is notable for two reasons. It is believed to be the oldest navigable tunnel in existence on the canal system, built about 1769. And it is also the shortest tunnel on the canal system, at just 21 metres in length.
It is carved through red sandstone rock.
It is carved through red sandstone rock.
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time. It links the River Severn at Stourport to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Great Haywood Junction in Staffordshire. There are 43 locks (45 if you don't fancy the deep wide locks at Stourport) and the canal is 46 miles in length.
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- SO8584, 181 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Mat Fascione (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 15 October, 2022 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 16 October, 2022
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SO 8589 8432 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:27.3987N 2:12.5445W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- SOUTH (about 180 degrees)