Ridgacre Branch, Industrial canal branch in West Midlands, England.
The Ridgacre Branch extends for three quarters of a mile from Swan Bridge Junction to Hateley Heath, featuring multiple industrial basins.
The waterway opened in 1828 as part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations system to transport coal from local mines and serve iron works.
The canal represents the transportation network that shaped the Black Country region during the Industrial Revolution through its connection to mines and factories.
The canal remains filled with water but is not navigable due to the Black Country New Road bridge that blocks its entrance.
The Ridgacre Branch maintained three distinct extensions - the Dartmouth Branch, Halford Branch, and Jesson Branch - each serving different mining areas.
GPS coordinates: 52.53110,-2.00850
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:53
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