Shrewley Tunnel

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Shrewley Tunnel by Mark Percy as part of the Geograph project.

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Shrewley Tunnel

Image: © Mark Percy Taken: 27 Sep 2021

The 433-yard tunnel was built for the Warwick and Birmingham Canal. It was completed in 1799. The brick lining is now covered with calciferous deposits that have formed into small stalactites.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.301244
Longitude
-1.68569