Lancaster Canal Images
Photographs of the Lancaster Canal and it's Glasson Branch. The 66km / 41 mile Lancaster Canal was built to carry trade between Kendal and Preston
Braithwaites Bridge No. 146 on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal near Burton in Kendal, Cumbria.
Milestone and Braithwaites Bridge on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Burton In Kendal, Cumbria. Milestone.
The 1816.milestone is inscribed with 15 on on the south Side and 12 on the North side referring to the miles to Kendal and Lancaster.
The Keer Aqueduct, Capernwray, Lancashire.
A single span aqueduct built by John Rennie in 1797 to carry the Lancaster Canal over the River Keer.
The Keer Aqueduct, Capernwray, Lancashire..
A single span aqueduct built by John Rennie in 1797 to carry the Lancaster Canal over the River Keer.
'Waterwitch' moored on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Crooklands in Cumbria.
Since its formation in 1963 the main objective of the Lancaster Canal Trust has been to restore and reopen to navigation the length of canal from Tewitfield, just north of Carnforth, to Kendal. No booking is necessary to enjoy a 40 minute cruise along the canal - available on Bank Holidays and every Sunday from Easter until the end of September.
'Waterwitch' moored on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Crooklands in Cumbria.
Since its formation in 1963 the main objective of the Lancaster Canal Trust has been to restore and reopen to navigation the length of canal from Tewitfield, just north of Carnforth, to Kendal. No booking is necessary to enjoy a 40 minute cruise along the canal - available on Bank Holidays and every Sunday from Easter until the end of September.
'Waterwitch' moored on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Crooklands in Cumbria, England, UK.
Since its formation in 1963, the main objective of the Lancaster Canal Trust has been to restore and reopen to navigation, the length of canal from Tewitfield to Kendal.
Mattisons Bridge, No 168 on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal near Crooklands in Cumbria.
Here the canal has a green covering of duckweed - lemna minor.
Mute swan and yellow water lily on the Lancaster Canal near Crooklands in Cumbria.
Galgate Marina and Galgate Bridge no. 86, Galgate, Lancashire.
A swan swims towards bridge 86 on the Lancaster Canal.
Junction Bridge and Lock number 1, Galgate, Lancashire.
Bridge Number 1 and Lock 1 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster Canal. The Glasson branch was opened in 1826 to provide the Lancaster Canal with its only link to the sea. This 4.8km (3 mile) stretch of canal to Glasson Basin has six locks. A final set of locks leads into the dock to gain access to the Lune Estuary and Irish Sea.
Byerworth Bridge, number 60 on the Lancaster Canal at Garstang, Lancashire.
Wyre Aqueduct, Bridge Number 61, carrying the Lancaster Canal over the River Wyre at Garstang, Lancashire.
The aqueduct was built in 1797 to a design by John Rennie.
Wyre Aqueduct, Bridge Number 61, carrying the Lancaster Canal over the River Wyre at Garstang, Lancashire.
Blind Lane Bridge, no 115 on the Lancaster Canal at Townfield Lane, Hest Bank, Lancashire.
Opened in 1797.
The Hincaster Tunnel, Hincaster near Heversham in Cumbria.
The Hincaster Tunnel was built to take the Lancaster Canal close to Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, and was completed on Christmas Day 1817. The tunnel has no towpath, and laden barges would have been rope-hauled by horses taken over the hill, rather than 'legged' through the tunnel. The 346 metre long tunnel, lined with about four million bricks was built by engineer Thomas Fletcher. It was last used by commercial boats in 1944.
Nelson's Bridge No. 153 over the Lancaster Canal at Holme in South Cumbria.
The Lancaster Canal disappearing under a minor road just beyond Nelson's Bridge 153 at Holme in South Cumbria.
Holme Coke Ovens by the Lancaster Canal at Holme in South Cumbria.
Built in the early 1800s, the remains of five ovens stand beside the Lancaster Canal. at Holme. Coal was partly burned to produce coke which was then used for iron-smelting and burning in limekilns.
The Lune Aqueduct and the River Lune, Lancaster.
This masterpiece of civil engineering designed by John Rennie and opened in 1797, carries the Lancaster Canal 202m across the River Lune. It took three years to build and the original estimate of £18,619 was exceeded by almost £30,000!
Grade 1 Listed.
The Lune Aqueduct carrying the Lancaster Canal.
This masterpiece of civil engineering designed by John Rennie and opened in 1797, carries the Lancaster Canal 202m across the River Lune. It took three years to build and the original estimate of £18,619 was exceeded by almost £30,000!
Grade 1 Listed.
The Lune Aqueduct carrying the Lancaster Canal.
This masterpiece of civil engineering designed by John Rennie and opened in 1797, carries the Lancaster Canal 202m across the River Lune. It took three years to build and the original estimate of £18,619 was exceeded by almost £30,000!
Grade 1 Listed.
A narrow boat on the Lancaster Canal at Aldcliffe, Lancaster, Lancashire.
Lancaster Castle and Priory Church can be seen in the distance.
Haverbreaks Bridge, No. 95 on the Lancaster Canal, Aldcliffe, Lancaster.
This road bridge probably dates back to 1797 and was designed by John Rennie for the Lancaster Canal Company.
A narrowboat crusing under Nelson Street Bridge, no. 101 on the Lancaster Canal in Lancaster.
The bridge was widened in 1876 by Joseph Clayton and metal girders on the bridge display his name and the date.
Nelson Street Bridge 101 over the Lancaster Canal at Lancaster in Lancashire.
Joseph Clayton was a local blacksmith who added the metal beams in 1876.
Moor Lane Mill Chimney can be seen in the distance..
Narrow boats on the Lancaster Canal beside the Water Witch at Lancaster, Lancashire.
Millness Bridge, Number 164 over the northern reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Millness near Crooklands, Cumbria.
Seven Milestone Bridge, number 163 over the northern reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Millness near Crooklands in Cumbria.
Kellet Lane Bridge, Number 130 on the Lancaster Canal, Over Kellet, Lancashire.
Built in 1797.
Sedgwick Aqueduct, Sedgwick, Cumbria.
Built by John Fletcher in 1817, the aqueduct carried the Lancaster Canal to link Preston and Lancaster with Kendal. The canal was much used by the Sedgwick Gunpowder Works.
Sedgwick Hall Bridge over a disused stretch of the Lancaster Canal at Sedgwick in Cumbria.
The bridge was built in 1818 by engineer, John Fletcher to a design by John Rennie.
The 1816 Stainton Aqueduct (Bridge 171) carrying the Lancaster Canal over Stainton Beck.
This aqueduct has a path running under it, probably to allow Stainton workers access to a flax mill on the south side.
The 1816 Stainton Aqueduct (Bridge 171) carrying the Lancaster Canal over Stainton Beck.
The path runnining underneath this aqueduct is unusual but was probably built to allow Stainton workers access to a flax mill on the south side.
A view under Bridge 172 of a reclaimed section of the northern reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Stainton in South Cumbria.
This section between bridges 172 and 173 has been dug out, lined and filled by volunteers of the Lancaster Canal Trust.
Bridge 172 over the northern reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Stainton in South Cumbria.
The stretch of canal from this bridge to number 173 has been dug out and refiled by volunteers of the Lancaster Canal Trust.
Aerial photo of Longlands Hotel and Tewitfield Marina, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire.
Lark Bridge, number 140 at the southern end of Lock 5, Tewitfield Locks on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal.
Eight locks along a half mile (800 metres) stretch of the canal raised the water by almost 23 metres. The locks, designed by John Rennie and William Crosley Jnr were in use from 1819 until 1942.
Tewitfield Lock 4 on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Tewitfield in Lancashire.
The locks, designed by John Rennie and William Crosley Jnr were in use from 1819 until 1942.