Gower Branch Canal

Gower Branch Canal

The Gower Branch Canal is a half-mile canal at Tividale in England, linking Albion Junction on the Birmingham Level (453 feet above sea) of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, and Bradeshall Junction (sometimes written "Brades Hall Junction") on the BCN's older Wolverhampton (473 ft) level, via three locks, the Brades Locks, at the Southern, Bradeshall end.

It has a towpath on its eastern side and is crossed by only one road, the A457, just north of the middle lock. The branch is suitable for narrowboats of up to 70 foot length and 7 foot beam.

It facilitated travel between the Netherton Tunnel Branch Canal and the BCN Old Main Line, without the need for a long detour to Tipton or Smethwick and back.

History

The branch was authorised by the "Birmingham Canal Act" of 1768 but was not completed until 1836.

Features

References

*cite book|author=Perrott,David|coauthors=Mosse,Jonathan|title=Nicholson Waterways Guide 3 - Birmingham & the Heart of England|publisher=Collins|year=2006|isbn= 978-0-00-721111-1

External links

* [http://www.jim-shead.com/waterways/Dudley-Canal-Line-No-2.html#BCGB Jim Shead - Gower Branch]
* [http://www.jim-shead.com/waterways/History3.html#BCGB Jim Shead - Gower Branch History]


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