Tag: Standege Canal Tunel
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Standedge Canal Tunnel
The Standedge Tunnel is the longest and deepest canal tunnel in Britain, at 5,675 yards (5,189 m) long, 636 feet (194 m) underground at its deepest point and 643 feet (196 m) above sea level. Opened in 1811, taking 17 years to construct, finally being closing to commercial boats in 1916. Thankfully, the Tunnel was […]
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