Monument record MDR5719 - Cranfleet Canal, Long Eaton
Type and Period (1)
- CANAL (Georgian to Unknown - 1797 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A thorough survey of the Trent Navigation in the early 1790s identified a considerable number of shallows, some of which had a minimum of only 24 inches, the worst being opposite the entrance to the River Soar. In order to remedy the situation, a cut at Thrumpton was recommended. The cut, now known as the Cranfleet Canal, and associated lock (see SMR 22597) were opened in 1797 as part of a number of improvements made to the Trent Navigation. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19393 Bibliographic reference: Hadfield, C. 1970. The Canals of the East Midlands, 2nd ed.. p 35, 75, 76, 202.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 497 313 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG EATON, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 6 2014 2:01PM