Western portal of Foulridge Tunnel

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271306

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ENE20151128017

Title

Western portal of Foulridge Tunnel

Place

Foulridge

General notes

This tunnel was one of the major engineering feats of the canal's construction. At 1640 yards long, it took five years to construct, (opening in 1796), using the 'cut and cover' method as it was so near the surface. In 1912 a cow called Buttercup fell in the canal and swam though the tunnel. The tunnel now has traffic lights to control the passage of boats and the height restriction boards have been modified.

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Stanley Bracewell Collection Box 34 slide 1127

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Place Names > Foulridge

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