Course of former Shrewsbury and Newport Canal

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Course of former Shrewsbury and Newport Canal

Image: © David Martin Taken: 30 Jul 2022

In the trees ahead, the route of the canal is broken by the A41. Adjacent signs show plans for the canal's restoration which would involve construction of a new "down" and "up" lock arrangement to permit the canal to pass under the road.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.778095
Longitude
-2.367161