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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.
Created: September 16, 2019
Author: Joan Martin
© Joan Martin (PHOTO NORTH). All Rights Reserved.
Photograph keywords: Arnside and Silverdale AONB, Hincaster, Hincaster Tunnel, Lancaster Canal, red plaque, Thomas Fletcher. tunnel
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