Elan aqueduct, Water transportation system in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
The Elan aqueduct extends 73 miles from the Elan Valley Reservoirs in Wales to Birmingham's Frankley Reservoir through eleven major river valleys.
Construction of the first 13 miles started in June 1896 by Birmingham Corporation Water Department to address water shortages during industrial growth.
The infrastructure represents Victorian engineering excellence with its combination of underground tunnels, bridges, and inspection chambers across the countryside.
Water moves through the system at two miles per hour, taking one and a half days to reach Birmingham without requiring mechanical pumps.
The structure includes tunnels reaching 100 meters below ground and maintains a 20-meter tree-free zone where pipes are buried.
GPS coordinates: 52.36070,-2.78967
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:06
Downton Castle
2 km
Oakley Park
3.4 km
Church of St Giles
2.6 km
Church of St George
2.8 km
Church of St Giles
2.1 km
Church of St Mary
3 km
Bridge At Main Entrance To Downton Castle
2.1 km
Forge Bridge and Weir
1.4 km
Castle Bridge, Downton
1.9 km
Bridge Over Teme, On Oakley Park Drive
3.3 km
Burrington Bridge
3.3 km
Burnside
1.9 km
Castle Bridge (That Part In Burrington Civil Parish)
1.9 km
Weir, adjacent to bridge over Teme, Oakley Park Drive
3.3 km
Sawmill
3.3 km
Lower House And Adjoining Byre
2.9 km
Oakley Park Lodge
3.3 km
Priory Gatehouse and attached rubble wall
3.4 km
Lady Halton Farmhouse
1.8 km
Oakley Park Lodge Railings, Piers And Gates
3.3 km
Lodge About 300 Yards North Of Downton Castle
2.1 km
Hill Halton Farmhouse
2.2 km
Corn Mill
3.3 km
The Farmhouse
2 km
Burrington Farm
2.5 km
Elton Hall
2.9 km
The Poles Farmhouse
904 m
Aston Tump
2 kmReviews
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