Building record M5118 - DRAKEHOLES TUNNEL AT EVERTON
Summary
CANAL TUNNEL (Georgian to 21st Century)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 70632 90506 (36m by 133m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK79SW |
| District | Bassetlaw |
| Locality | Drakeholes |
| Civil Parish | Wiseton, Bassetlaw |
| Civil Parish | Everton, Bassetlaw |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The most impressive feature (on the Chesterfield Canal, 1771-7) is Drakeholes tunnel, 154yds (140.14m) long. There is a wharf at the S end of the tunnel. As there is no towing path through it, boats had to be legged through. (1)
Drakeholes Tunnel is one of the earliest broad canal tunnels. [It] is situated on an acute bend on the Chesterfield Canal. (2)
Named 'Tunnel'. (3)
Data Held: Ground Photograph (Ground photograph). SNT2646.
3 BW print, inc J16, KK16A, SMR
<1> Patrick A, 1975, Canals in Nottinghamshire (Monograph). SNT50.
<2> Palmer M & Neaverson P, 1992, Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands, p 47 (Monograph). SNT5.
<3> Sanderson G, 1836, Nottinghamshire - 1in (Map). SNT47.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SNT2646 Ground photograph: Data Held: Ground Photograph.
- <1> SNT50 Monograph: Patrick A. 1975. Canals in Nottinghamshire. NCC.
- <2> SNT5 Monograph: Palmer M & Neaverson P. 1992. Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands. Phillimore & Co Ltd. p 47.
- <3> SNT47 Map: Sanderson G. 1836. Nottinghamshire - 1in.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
