Braunston Tunnel

Braunston Tunnel

The Braunston Tunnel is situated on the Grand Union Canal just past Braunston, Northamptonshire, England.

The Braunston Tunnel is 2042 yards in length. [M. Pearson (2006). "Pearson's Canal Companion Oxford & Grand Union" ISBN 0-9549116-2-8] Built by Jessop and Barnes, the tunnel has no towpath and is 4.8m wide by 3.76m high. [Engineering Timelines (2007) http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=149]

References

ee also

*Legging (canals)
*List of canal tunnels in Great Britain


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