West Bridgford: the Grantham Canal behind Rutland Road
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West Bridgford: the Grantham Canal behind Rutland Road
Image: © John Sutton Taken: 27 May 2017
The canal opened in 1797 and was abandoned in 1936. This stretch forms a pleasant walk and wildlife corridor beside Radcliffe Road (over the hedge on the left). The houses on the right are on Rutland Road.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.934432
Longitude
-1.120221