ashby tunnel

Ashby tunnel opened in 1804, work started in 1799 and the walls had to be built to 18" thick, with the arch at 13", and the invert 9". Built originally as a canal tunnel between interconnecting canals on the Coventry canal, it was seen as a cheaper way than extending the canal. It was used so...

Ashby Tunnel, Leicestershire. July 2020. Ashby Tunnel, 308yards. Built around 1799 / 1802 Ashby Tunnel otherwise known as Old Parks Tunnel just outside the village of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire was situated on the line which left the Burton - Coalville line at Ashby Station and headed...

Date Of Explore August 2017 History (Courtesy of another post) Ashby Tunnel was originally opened as a tunnel in 1804, As a cheaper way of connecting the Coventry canal from Bedworth to mining districts around Moira, Leicestershire than extending the Canal. Work on the tunnels cutting was...

308 yards long. originally a canal tunnel. Used by the MR on their line from Ashby to Derby, it was very dark and foggy. Visited with explorer dog Binky. The Ashby side has been land filled now. Any Idea what this is????? :D