Ashton Canal
| Ashton Canal |
The Ashton Canal at Droylsden
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| Specifications |
| Length |
6 miles (9.7 km) |
| Maximum boat length |
70 ft 0 in (21.34 m) |
| Maximum boat beam |
7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Locks |
18 |
| Status |
Navigable |
| Navigation authority |
Canal & River Trust |
| History |
| Principal engineer |
Benjamin Outram |
| Date of act |
1792 |
| Date of first use |
1796 |
| Date completed |
1797 |
| Date closed |
1961 |
| Date restored |
1974 |
| Geography |
| Start point |
Ashton-under-Lyne |
| End point |
Ducie St Jn, Manchester |
| Branch(es) |
Hollingwood Branch Canal, Stockport Branch, Islington Branch Canal |
| Connects to |
Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Peak Forest Canal, Rochdale Canal |
