Ridgacre Branch Canal at Swan Island
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Ridgacre Branch Canal at Swan Island
Image: © Christopher Hilton Taken: 21 Oct 2021
The Ridgacre Branch left the Wednesbury Old Canal at Swan Lane Junction and ran for approximately a mile north-eastwards. Since the building of the Black Country Spine Road the branch has been inaccessible to boats: the bridge shown here is one of several that are closer to culverts in their size. The branch remains in water as a wildlife habitat and walkers' route.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.529289
Longitude
-2.016466