Hereford & Gloucester Canal - from under Cold Harbour Bridge

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Hereford & Gloucester Canal - from under Cold Harbour Bridge

Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 29 Jun 2013

The 34 mile canal was built between 1793 and 1845 but closed in 1881. There are plans for its restoration to navigation. Just north of this bridge is the 2192 yard Oxenhall tunnel that is no longer open throughout.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.944518
Longitude
-2.422868