Oxford Canal, Transport canal between Oxford and Coventry, United Kingdom
The Oxford Canal extends 78 miles through central England, connecting the River Thames at Oxford to the Coventry Canal at Hawkesbury Junction.
Engineers James Brindley and Samuel Simcock designed the canal in 1769 to transport coal from Midlands mines to southern England markets.
The canal passes near Blenheim Palace, Churchill's birthplace and England's largest non-royal country house, which stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The waterway features numerous locks, including the Napton flight, while maintaining water levels through engineering solutions across varying terrain elevations.
The South Oxford Canal section retains its original winding path from 1790, following natural contours rather than cutting straight lines through the landscape.
Location: Warwickshire
GPS coordinates: 52.45000,-1.46667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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