Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge, Staffordshire
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Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge, Staffordshire
Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 21 Jun 2010
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, and engineered by James Brindley. It cost a little over £100,000 at the time for its 46 mile course from Stourport to Great Haywood. There is plenty of mooring space for visitors.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.726181
Longitude
-2.105131