Leek Tunnel

Leek Tunnel
Cheddleton, United Kingdom (GB)
The Leek Tunnel is a 130 yard (120 metre) long canal tunnel on the Leek Arm of the Caldon Canal.

The West entrance to the tunnel was built in 1801 by John Rennie. This entrance has rock-faced ashlar with curved retaining walls with a string course and a parapet of curved coping. There is a classical cartouche plaque with an inscription over the parabolic arch.

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The Leek Arm originally terminated in the centre of Leek but since the early 1960's has ended some way off the town centre.
The Leek Tunnel is a 130 yard (120 metre) long canal tunnel on the Leek Arm of the Caldon Canal.

The West entrance to the tunnel was built in 1801 by John Rennie. This entrance has rock-faced ashlar with curved retaining walls with a string course and a parapet of curved coping. There is a classical cartouche plaque with an inscription over the parabolic arch.

The Leek Arm originally terminated in the centre of Leek but since the early 1960's has ended some way off the town centre.
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Links: www.waymarking.com
By: Mike_bjm

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