Wednesbury Oak Loop, Industrial canal route in West Midlands, England
The Wednesbury Oak Loop extends through the Birmingham Canal Navigations system, connecting Bloomfield Junction to Deepfields Junction in the West Midlands region.
The canal section opened in 1769 following the 1768 Act of Parliament, initially serving coal mines in Wednesbury and establishing a direct trade route to Birmingham.
The waterway represents the engineering methods of canal builders James Brindley and Thomas Telford, who shaped the industrial transportation network of England.
Visitors can access the northern section of the canal, which remains navigable and extends to the Canal & River Trust workshops built in 1960.
The canal route follows a 473-foot contour line, incorporating a system of locks that managed elevation changes for efficient cargo transportation.
GPS coordinates: 52.55360,-2.06610
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:47
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