The Grand Western Canal

A Collection of Photographs taken by Tony Clayton


2 - The Derelict Section


1 - The Navigable Section


Nynehead Aqueduct

Nynehead Aqueduct, 1981

Nynehead Lift

Nynehead Lift, 1981

Nynehead Lift

Nynehead Lift, 1981
Another example of the hazards of canal exploration in high summer.

Canal Bed

Canal bed near Wellisford Incline, 1981

Wellisford Incline

Wellisford Incline, 1981
The site of the incline is amongst the undergrowth on the other side of the hedge on the left.

Tone Aqueduct

Tone Aqueduct from above, 1981

Tone Aqueduct

Tone Aqueduct from the East, 1981

Tone Aqueduct

Tone Aqueduct from the West, 1981

Tone Aqueduct

Details of the iron trough of the Tone Aqueduct after a little discreet excavation, 1981


The Grand Western

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v4 31st March 2023

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