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Droitwich Canal

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Opened March 12, 1771
OwnersBritish Waterways
Engineer James Brindley
Maximum boat length71 ft 6 in (21. 79 m); (originally 64 ft 0 in or 19. 51 m)
Maximum boat beam7 ft 0 in (2. 13 m); (originally 14 ft 6 in or 4. 42 m)
Date closed1939
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1162539
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About Droitwich Canal


The Droitwich Canal is a synthesis of two canals in Worcestershire, England; the Droitwich Barge Canal and the Droitwich Junction Canal. The Barge Canal is a broad canal which opened in 1771 linking Droitwich Spa to the River Severn at Hawford Mill, Claines.

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