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Glasson Aqueduct No 2

 
B5290, Glasson Dock LA2 0BP, United Kingdom (B5290)
 

Glasson Aqueduct No 2 carries the road from Presford to Barbury over the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) a few miles from Southampton.

The Act of Parliament for the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) was passed on 17 September 1876 the same day as that of The Basingstoke Canal. In Cecil Hunter's "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" he describes his experiences passing through Boggin Tunnel during the war.

Information about the place
Glasson Aqueduct No 2 is a minor waterways place on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) between Glasson Basin (5¼ furlongs to the west) and Glasson Branch Junction (Junction with Lancaster Canal - Glasson Dock Branch) (2 miles and ½ furlongs and 6 locks to the east).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Glasson Basin is Brick Kiln Bridge No 7; 1½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction is Thurnham Bridge No 6 (Lancaster to Cockerham road); 1¾ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a small aqueduct or underbridge here which takes a stream under the canal.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Bus stop (Brickcroft)

Amenities nearby at Thurnham Bridge No 6

 Stork
 Bus stop (Conder Bridge)
 Bus stop (Condor Bridge)
 Bus stop (Stork Hotel)
 Bus stop (Stork Hotel)
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Glasson Dock

Brows Bridge No 83¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Basin Water Point4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Basin5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Visitor Moorings5½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Glasson Junction Water Point2 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Glasson Junction Water Point
Galgate Waterside and Marina2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Waterside and Marina
Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' Facilities
Hest Bank Water Point12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Hest Bank Water Point
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities14 miles, 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities
Carnforth Boaters' Facilities15 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Carnforth Boaters' Facilities
Swill Brook Bridge Water Point18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook Bridge Water Point

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Lancaster Boaters' Facilities7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' Facilities
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities14 miles, 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Lancaster Boaters' Facilities7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' Facilities
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities14 miles, 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities
Carnforth Boaters' Facilities15 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Carnforth Boaters' Facilities

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Glasson Dock

Glasson Basin5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Dock6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
River Lune Entrance7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Glasson Dock, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Basin to River Lune) to River Lune Entrance

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Thurnham Bridge Winding Hole1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction
Carter's Wood Winding Hole1 mile, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction
Glasson Branch Junction2 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction
Galgate Waterside and Marina2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Waterside and Marina
Richmond Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Richmond Bridge Winding Hole
Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole
Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole5 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (south)7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (south)
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (north)7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (north)
Bells Bridge Winding Hole7 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bells Bridge Winding Hole
Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north)9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north)
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (south)9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (south)
Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole
The Moorings Basin9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to The Moorings Basin
Halton Road Winding Hole9 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Halton Road Winding Hole
Dimples Bridge Winding Hole10 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Dimples Bridge Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Lancaster Boaters' Facilities7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Galgate Waterside and Marina2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Waterside and Marina
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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