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Islington Tunnel

Description and History of Site:-
960 yds long, 17 ft 6 in wide. Brick portals with rusticated "sunburst"; no towpath. Steam tug introduced 1826, self-hauling on chain laid on canal bed. The Regent's Canal.


Further Reading and References:-
Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980


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Key Words :- Canal tunnel

Address :- Regent's Canal, London, Greater London
Grid Ref :- TQ 30837 83450
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.534801 , Long -0.115022
Local Authority :- Islington London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1208064, 1195784,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Record Date :- 2 June 2018

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