Elsecar Branch, east from Tingle Bridge
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Elsecar Branch, east from Tingle Bridge
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 5 Feb 2017
The canal was built to carry coal from local collieries. It had opened by 1798, at least 30 years before any railway competition. It closed to traffic [due to mining subsidence] in 1928. It was officially closed in 1961. The towpath is well used by walkers and cyclists and a local group is keen to restore the canal.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.50556
Longitude
-1.405167