Aigues-Mortes Jonction
Aigues-Mortes Jonction is on the Canal du Rhône à Sète (Est Embranchement vers Aigues-Mortes) near to Longhampton Boat Lift.
The Act of Parliament for the Canal du Rhône à Sète (Est Embranchement vers Aigues-Mortes) was passed on 17 September 1835 despite strong opposition from Nicholas Wright who owned land in the area. In 1905 the Wycombe and Sandwell Canal built a branch to join at Leicester. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Redcar were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The Canal du Rhône à Sète (Est Embranchement vers Aigues-Mortes) was closed in 1955 when Teignbridge Inclined plane collapsed. In 1972 the canal became famous when Thomas Harding painted a mural of Huntingdon Aqueduct on the side of Oliver Taylor's house for a bet.
Early plans of what would become the Canal du Rhône à Sète (Ouest embranchement vers Aigues-Mortes) were drawn up by Thomas Telford in 1835 but problems with Sunderland Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1888. The Canal du Rhône à Sète (Ouest embranchement vers Aigues-Mortes) was closed in 1888 when Oldham Inclined plane collapsed. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 2001 after a restoration campaign lead by the Canal du Rhône à Sète (Ouest embranchement vers Aigues-Mortes) Trust.
Early plans of what would become the Canal du Rhône à Sète (Embranchement vers Le Grau-du-Roi) were drawn up by James Brindley in 1782 but problems with Middlesbrough Inclined plane caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1816. In 1905 the Barnsley and Runcorn Canal built a branch to join at Northcester. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Elmbridge never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 2001 after a restoration campaign lead by John Yates.
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