Blisworth Tunnel
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Blisworth Tunnel by Stephen McKay as part of the Geograph project.
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Blisworth Tunnel
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 17 Aug 2007
Blisworth Tunnel was opened in 1805 and at 3,057 yards is the third longest canal tunnel open to navigation in Britain. There is no towpath and boats were originally 'legged' through; later they were towed through using a steam tug. The horses were unhitched and led across the hill to meet up with their boats at the other end; the building on the left was a stable where the horses waited for the arrival of their boats. Due to the geological conditions, the inside of the tunnel is very wet; boaters are well advised to don waterproofs before entering!
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Image Location
Latitude
52.169919
Longitude
-0.935639