Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction
Junction of Hobhole Drain, Bell Water Drain and Barlode Drain
East Lindsey PE22 8HH, United Kingdom
Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction is a complicated waterways junction.
The Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) was built by John Smeaton and opened on 17 September 1782. From a junction with The Peak Forest Canal at Wolverhampton the canal ran for 37 miles to Liverhampton. Expectations for stone traffic to Tiverworth were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Although proposals to close the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) were submitted to parliament in 2001, the use of the canal for cooling Gloucester power station was enough to keep it open. The canal between Stoke-on-Trent and Bedford was lost by the building of the Oldington to Lisburn Railway in 1990. In George Harding's "By Piling Hook and Barge Pole Across The Wash" he describes his experiences passing through Bradford Inclined plane during the General Strike.
Early plans for the Witham Navigable Drains (Bell Water Drain) between Chester and Sandwell were proposed by William Clarke but languished until Benjamin Outram was appointed as engineer in 1876. The canal joined the sea near Swansea. Expectations for manure traffic to Glasgow were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only the use of the canal for cooling Bedford power station was enough to keep it open. The two mile section between Horsham and Tiverford was closed in 1905 after a breach at Polstan. "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by Edward Taylor describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Oldham Embankment.
Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain)
with
the Witham Navigable Drains (Bell Water Drain).
Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction (Junction of Hobhole Drain and Cowbridge Drain)
is on
the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain),
8 miles and 1¾ furlongs
to the south.
Hobhole Drain Head (Limit of navigation)
is on
the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain),
2 miles
to the north.
Thorpe Culvert (Steeping River Junction (impassable sluice))
is on
the Witham Navigable Drains (Bell Water Drain),
5 miles and 2½ furlongs
to the east.
The nearest place in the direction of Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction is Hobhole Drain Railway Bridge (demolished);
2¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Hobhole Drain Head is Bell Water Drain Bank Bridge;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Thorpe Culvert is Hemholme Road Bridge;
1 mile and 2¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lade Bank Footbridge | 2 miles, 2¾ furlongs | |
| Lade Bank Bridge | 2 miles, 2½ furlongs | |
| Fodder Dike Bank Bridge | 6 furlongs | |
| Hobhole Drain - Fodder Dyke Junction | 6 furlongs | |
| Hobhole Drain Railway Bridge (demolished) | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction | ||
| Bell Water Drain Bank Bridge | a few yards | |
| First Junction with unnamed Drain | 5 furlongs | |
| Second Junction with unnamed Drain | 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs | |
| Hobhole Drain Head | 2 miles | |
| Witham Navigable Drains (Bell Water Drain) | ||
| Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction | ||
| Hemholme Road Bridge | 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs | |
| Bell Water Field Bridge | 2 miles, 1½ furlongs | |
| Bell Water Drain Railway Bridge | 2 miles, 2½ furlongs | |
| White House Farm Bridge | 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs | |
| Thorpe Culvert | 5 miles, 2½ furlongs | |
There are no links to external websites from here.
Why not log in and add some (select "External websites" from the menu (sometimes this is under "Edit"))?
Why not log in and add some (select "External websites" from the menu (sometimes this is under "Edit"))?
Mouseover for more information or show routes to facility
Nearest water point
In the direction of Hobhole New Pumping Station
Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina — 14 miles, ¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina
Boston Lock Visitor Moorings — 14 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Lock Visitor MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Hobhole New Pumping Station
Boston Lock Visitor Moorings — 14 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Lock Visitor Moorings
Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3 — 14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Hobhole New Pumping Station
Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3 — 14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Hobhole New Pumping Station
Anton's Gowt Junction — 12 miles, ¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction
Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina — 14 miles, ¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina
Boston Lock Visitor Moorings — 14 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Lock Visitor Moorings
Boston Motor Yatch Club — 14 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Motor Yatch Club
Boston Gateway Marina — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Gateway Marina
Bettinson's Bridge Winding Hole — 17 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Howbridge Drain) to Bettinson's Bridge Winding Hole
Chapel Hill Junction — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Chapel Hill Junction
Orchard Caravan and Camping Park Moorings — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Orchard Caravan and Camping Park MooringsNo information
CanalPlan has no information on any of the following facilities within range:self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
There is no page on Wikipedia called “Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction”
Results of Google Search
It has a junction with the East Fen Catchwater Drain (see ... the route comes to a drainage crossroads as the Hobhole Drain ...
Description of Hobhole Drain: Waterway Group: This waterway is part of the Witham Navigable Drains. Navigation ... Junction with Bell Water Drain. 11.8. 0. D .
At the junction of Bellwater and Hobhole drains. The modern bridge carries Bell Water Drain Bank (road). TF3858 : Road along the east bank of Hobhole drain ...
Description of Bell Water Drain: Waterway Group: This ... Bell Water Drain: Table of distances. Miles. Locks ... Junction with Hobhole Drain. 0. 0. D. TF385580.
Sep 13, 2011 ... At the junction of Bellwater and Hobhole drains. The modern bridge carries Bell Water Drain Bank (road).
May 21, 2017 ... The abutments for the bridge over the Hobhole Drain are also extant. ... the ELR at Bellwater Junction, between Eastville and Little Steeping.
Show map, Grand Union Canal, Birmingham and Warwick Junction Canal. Show map ... Show map, Middle Level Navigations, Great Raveley Drain. Show map ...
Great Gonerby Public Level Crossing · Upper Witham Drainage Board Private Level ... Hobhole Bank Private Level Crossing · Hobhole Bank Public Level Crossing ... Bellwater Junction Private Level Crossing · No.48 Private Level Crossing ...
Water. Boston Borough Council. October 2010. Strategic Flood Risk ...... Arterial drainage System Flood Levels – Witham Fourth District ...... Boundary Drain. Low Road/Hall Lane. Junction. 2.63. Wyberton Towns Drain ... Hobhole Drain ...... land or a public recreation area, but it also includes a large pond, Bell Mere Pool,  ...