The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Cross Green, Staffordshire
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The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Cross Green, Staffordshire
Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 19 May 2009
The canal was opened in 1772 having been engineered by James Brindley. In these days of cruising and leisure boating, the 46 miles length with its 43 locks (45 if you take the narrow options on to the River Severn at Stourport) is one of the most attractive and popular canals in England.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.650315
Longitude
-2.126189