Pocklington Canal
Canal in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Pocklington Canal is a broad canal which runs for 9.5 miles (15.3 km) through nine locks from the Canal Head near Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, to the River Derwent which it joins near East Cottingwith. Most of it lies within a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Quick Facts Specifications, Maximum boat length ...
Pocklington Canal | |
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Specifications | |
Maximum boat length | 57 ft 0 in (17.37 m) |
Maximum boat beam | 14 ft 3 in (4.34 m) |
Locks | 9 |
Status | Part Navigable |
Navigation authority | Canal and River Trust |
History | |
Original owner | Pocklington Canal Company |
Principal engineer | George Leather |
Date of act | 1815 |
Date completed | 1818 |
Date closed | 1934 |
Date restored | 1971 |
Geography | |
Start point | Pocklington |
End point | East Cottingwith |
Connects to | River Derwent |
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