Barnsley Canal at Royston
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Barnsley Canal at Royston
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 20 May 2007
The former Barnsley Canal at this point forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail. The Canal was built to serve coal mines in the barnsley area, but railways drained its profitability. It closed finally in 1954.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.599658
Longitude
-1.440113