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Elsecar Branch, east from Tingle Bridge
The canal was built to carry coal from local collieries. It had opened by 1798, at least 30 years before any railway competition. It closed to traffic [due to mining subsidence] in 1928. It was officially closed in 1961. The towpath is well used by walkers and cyclists and a local group is keen to restore the canal.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 5 Feb 2017
0.02 miles
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Elsecar Branch, Dearne & Dove Canal
Between Tingle Bridge and Smithy Bridge. The canal was built to carry coal from local collieries. It had opened by 1798, at least 30 years before any railway competition. It closed to traffic [due to mining subsidence] in 1928. It was officially closed in 1961. The towpath is well used by walkers and cyclists and a local group is keen to restore the canal.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 5 Feb 2017
0.03 miles
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Dearne and Dove Canal
Looking east from Tingle Lane Bridge. The bridge itself has been filled in.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 8 Jul 2013
0.03 miles
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Steps up to road from trail along canal bank.
Image: © Steve Fareham
Taken: 9 Sep 2007
0.03 miles
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"The Elephant and Castle", Hemingfield
Image: © Neil Theasby
Taken: 9 Oct 2012
0.04 miles
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Canal and Public House in Hemingfield
Canalside pubs are at a premium in South Yorkshire and a scramble through thick vegetation was required to capture both features here. The pub is the Elephant and Castle and the canal is the Elsecar branch of the Dearne and Dove.
Image: © Jonathan Clitheroe
Taken: 7 Oct 2011
0.04 miles
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Elephant and Castle, Hemingfield
Former canalside pub which would also have served the local mining community.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 8 Jul 2013
0.04 miles
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Dearne and Dove Canal below Tingle Bridge
Partial clearance of sections of the canal provides good wildlife habitats. Visible here are a family of young coots.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 8 Jul 2013
0.05 miles
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The Elephant and Castle Public House
Image: © Jeff Pearson
Taken: 31 Aug 2001
0.05 miles
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Hemingfield Level Crossing
Installed as part of the Elsecar Heritage Railway's project to extend their line to Cortonwood. As can be seen, the line itself has progressed no further at this stage.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 8 Jul 2013
0.07 miles