Harecastle Tunnel
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| Length | 2. 675 km |
|---|---|
| Towpath | No (removed) |
| Locations | Kidsgrove |
| Tunstall | |
| Staffordshire | |
| England | |
| Design engineer | Thomas Telford |
| Constructed | 1824–1827 |
| Owners | British Waterways |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2338144 |
About Harecastle Tunnel
Harecastle Tunnel is a canal tunnel on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Staffordshire between Kidsgrove and Tunstall. The tunnel, which is 1. 5 mi long, was once one of the longest in the country. Its industrial purpose was for the transport of coal to the kilns in the Staffordshire Potteries.
Harecastle Tunnel Photos
