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IWA Branch
Navigation Authority
British Waterways, West Quay, Harbour House, Gloucester Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2LG, England. T: 01452 318000, F: 01452 318076
enquiries.hq@britishwaterways.co.uk
www.britishwaterways.co.uk
The canal runs between Bridgwater and Taunton, connecting with the river Tone in Taunton. There are 6 locks along this 13.5 miles (21.7km) stretch of canal.
|
Length |
Beam |
Height |
Draught |
|
50ft |
9ft |
6ft 11in |
3ft |
|
15.17m |
2.74m |
2.1m |
0.91m |
Boaters’ Services
Visitor Attractions
Somerset Space Walk and
Maunsel Locks
North Newton, TAUNTON,
Somerset
Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine,
TAUNTON, TA2 8LG
Tel: 01823 413923
Fax: 01823 413747
Historical Information
This was originally intended to be part of a scheme to link the Bristol and English channels but most of the route never came to fruition. The canal was used to transport coal and iron from South Wales and to transport agricultural produce out of the area. After the canal was sold to the Bristol and Exeter Railway, traffic was discouraged. After 1907, the canal was mainly used for water supply. The canal was reopened in 1994, following restoration work undertaken by British Waterways and Somersetshire County Council following a long campaign by IWA.
Further Information
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