Anson Branch, Industrial canal branch in West Midlands, United Kingdom
The Anson Branch extends approximately one mile from its connection point with the Walsall Canal near Forster's Bridge in the West Midlands region.
The Birmingham Canal Navigation Act of 1768 authorized the construction of Anson Branch, which began in 1830 under Thomas Telford's surveying expertise.
The canal represents the industrial heritage of the Black Country region, where it facilitated transportation between coal mines and limestone quarries.
The remaining sections of the canal provide opportunities for nature observation, with 13.6 acres designated as a conservation area by Walsall Council.
An aqueduct carries the canal waters across the River Tame, demonstrating the engineering requirements of early 19th-century canal construction.
GPS coordinates: 52.57750,-2.02210
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:49
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