Horncastle Canal
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The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles (18 km) from the River Witham to Horncastle in Lincolnshire, England,[1] through twelve locks[2] largely following the course of the River Bain. The canal opened in 1802, and was abandoned for navigation in 1889.
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Horncastle Canal | |
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Specifications | |
Maximum boat length | 72 ft 0 in (21.95 m) |
Maximum boat beam | 15 ft 0 in (4.57 m) |
Locks | 12 |
Status | Reverted to river |
History | |
Original owner | Horncastle Canal Company |
Principal engineer | William Jessop |
Other engineer(s) | John Rennie |
Date of act | 1792, 1800 |
Date of first use | 1795 |
Date completed | 1802 |
Date closed | 1889 |
Geography | |
Start point | Horncastle |
End point | River Witham, Dogdyke |
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