Lake District Photography: Photos of Crooklands, Sedgwick and Hincaster: The northern reaches of the Lancaster Canal in Cumbria.
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CROOKLANDS 01A - Waterwitch, Lancaster Canal
'Waterwitch' moored on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Crooklands in Cumbria.
Since its formation in 1963 the main objective of the Lancaster Canal Trust has been to restore and reopen to navigation the length of canal from Tewitfield, just north of Carnforth, to Kendal. No booking is necessary to enjoy a 40 minute cruise along the canal - available on Bank Holidays and every Sunday from Easter until the end of September.
Since its formation in 1963 the main objective of the Lancaster Canal Trust has been to restore and reopen to navigation the length of canal from Tewitfield, just north of Carnforth, to Kendal. No booking is necessary to enjoy a 40 minute cruise along the canal - available on Bank Holidays and every Sunday from Easter until the end of September.
CROOKLANDS 01B - Waterwitch, Lancaster Canal
'Waterwitch' moored on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Crooklands in Cumbria.
CROOKLANDS 05A - Mattinson's Bridge No 168, Lancaster Canal
Mattisons Bridge, No 168 on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal near Crooklands in Cumbria.
Here the canal has a green covering of duckweed - lemna minor.
Here the canal has a green covering of duckweed - lemna minor.
CROOKLANDS 05A - Aerial view of the Crooklands roundabouts
Aerial view of the Crooklands roundabout, M6 Junction 36 roundabout, Crooklands Auction Mart under construction and Farleton Fishery, in Cumbria.
HINCASTER 01A - Hincaster Tunnel
The Hincaster Tunnel, Hincaster near Heversham in Cumbria.
The Hincaster Tunnel was built to take the Lancaster Canal close to Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, and was completed on Christmas Day 1817. The tunnel has no towpath, and laden barges would have been rope-hauled by horses taken over the hill, rather than 'legged' through the tunnel. The 346 metre long tunnel, lined with about four million bricks was built by engineer Thomas Fletcher. It was last used by commercial boats in 1944.
The Hincaster Tunnel was built to take the Lancaster Canal close to Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, and was completed on Christmas Day 1817. The tunnel has no towpath, and laden barges would have been rope-hauled by horses taken over the hill, rather than 'legged' through the tunnel. The 346 metre long tunnel, lined with about four million bricks was built by engineer Thomas Fletcher. It was last used by commercial boats in 1944.
MILLNESS 01A - Millness Bridge 164, Lancaster Canal
Millness Bridge, Number 164 over the northern reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Millness near Crooklands, Cumbria.
MILLNESS 02A - Seven Milestone Bridge 163, Lancaster Canal
Seven Milestone Bridge, number 163 over the northern reaches of the Lancaster Canal at Millness near Crooklands in Cumbria.
PRESTON PATRICK 01A - St Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's Church, Preston Patrick, Cumbria.
The original church was built in the 1500s, but much rebuilding work was carried out in 1852.
The original church was built in the 1500s, but much rebuilding work was carried out in 1852.
PRESTON PATRICK 02A - St Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's Church, Preston Patrick, Cumbria.
The church is built on the slopes of St. Gregory's Hill. The original church was built in the 16th century and dedicated to St Gregory. In the 1850s the Lancaster architects, Sharpe and Paley were responsible for extensive rebuilding work.
The church is built on the slopes of St. Gregory's Hill. The original church was built in the 16th century and dedicated to St Gregory. In the 1850s the Lancaster architects, Sharpe and Paley were responsible for extensive rebuilding work.
SEDGWICK 01A - Sedgwick Aquaduct 178
Sedgwick Aqueduct, Sedgwick, Cumbria.
Built by John Fletcher in 1817, the aqueduct carried the Lancaster Canal to link Preston and Lancaster with Kendal. The canal was much used by the Sedgwick Gunpowder Works.
Built by John Fletcher in 1817, the aqueduct carried the Lancaster Canal to link Preston and Lancaster with Kendal. The canal was much used by the Sedgwick Gunpowder Works.
SEDGWICK 02A - Sedgwick Hall Bridge 177, Lancaster Canal
Sedgwick Hall Bridge over a disused stretch of the Lancaster Canal at Sedgwick in Cumbria.
The bridge was built in 1818 by engineer, John Fletcher to a design by John Rennie.
The bridge was built in 1818 by engineer, John Fletcher to a design by John Rennie.
SEDGWICK 07A - Sedgwick House
A view of Sedgwick House from the disused Lancaster Canal at Sedgwick in Cumbria.
This imposing Gothic-style house, designed by Austin and Paley was built in 1868 for William Wakefield of the Sedgwick Gunpowder Works.
This imposing Gothic-style house, designed by Austin and Paley was built in 1868 for William Wakefield of the Sedgwick Gunpowder Works.
SEDGWICK 10A - Sedgwick Gunpowder Works
Incorporating Mills at Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, Sedgwick, Cumbria.
The Wakefields of Sedgwick House built the first of the gunpowder mills by the River Kent in 1764. The river offered plenty of fast-flowing water and there were local sources of wood for the charcoal. The good communications with the west coast for the imported saltpetre and sulphur were also an important consideration. Charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur were mixed together in the incorporating mills to make the gunpowder. These works in Low Park Wood at Sedgwick operated from 1857 - 1935.
The Wakefields of Sedgwick House built the first of the gunpowder mills by the River Kent in 1764. The river offered plenty of fast-flowing water and there were local sources of wood for the charcoal. The good communications with the west coast for the imported saltpetre and sulphur were also an important consideration. Charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur were mixed together in the incorporating mills to make the gunpowder. These works in Low Park Wood at Sedgwick operated from 1857 - 1935.
SEDGWICK 11A - Sedgwick Gunpowder Works
The remains of the wheel pit at the Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, Sedgwick, Cumbria.
This pit housed the 37ft waterwheel that powered all six incorporating mills.
This pit housed the 37ft waterwheel that powered all six incorporating mills.
SEDGWICK 12A - Sedgwick Gunpowder Works
Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, Sedgwick, Cumbria.
The leat (now dry) that carried the water to power the 37 foot waterwheel in the wheel pit.
The leat (now dry) that carried the water to power the 37 foot waterwheel in the wheel pit.
SEDGWICK 13A - Sedgwick Gunpowder Works
Sawmill and Cooperage at the Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, Sedgwick, Cumbria.
SEDGWICK 15A - River Kent Suspension Bridge
The 1875 suspension bridge crossing the River Kent at Sedgwick in Cumbria.
This bridge, designed by Francis James Willacy, replaced an earlier footbridge built by the Sedgwick Gunpowder Company to allow workers to cross the river.
This bridge, designed by Francis James Willacy, replaced an earlier footbridge built by the Sedgwick Gunpowder Company to allow workers to cross the river.
