Houghbridge Drain - Sandy Bank Drain Junction
Junction of Houghbridge Drain with the Sandy Bank Drain
East Lindsey LN4 4YP, United Kingdom
Houghbridge Drain - Sandy Bank Drain Junction is on the Witham Navigable Drains (Howbridge Drain) between Crewe and Basildon.
Early plans for the Witham Navigable Drains (Howbridge Drain) between Longford and Chelmsford were proposed at a public meeting at the Plough Inn in Liverpool by Nicholas Yates but languished until Exuperius Picking Junior was appointed as engineer in 1816. Expectations for manure traffic to Braintree were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only water transfer to the treatment works at Sevenoaks kept it open. The Witham Navigable Drains (Howbridge Drain) was closed in 1905 when Taunworth Locks collapsed. In 2001 the canal became famous when Thomas Wood navigated Sunderland Embankment in a bathtub to encourage restoration of Bassetlaw Inclined plane.
Early plans of what would become the Witham Navigable Drains (Sandy Bank Drain) were drawn up by Peter Hunter in 1835 but problems with Perth Inclined plane caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1888. In 1955 the Canterbury and Maidstone Canal built a branch to join at Southworth. Expectations for pottery traffic to Ambershampton never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The canal between Eastcester and Lisburn was destroyed by the building of the Elmbridge to Liverpool Railway in 1990. In his autobiography Oliver Wood writes of his experiences as a navvy in the 1960s
Houghbridge Drain - Sandy Bank Drain Junction
is a minor waterways place
at the junction of
the Witham Navigable Drains (Howbridge Drain)
with
the Witham Navigable Drains (Sandy Bank Drain).
Bettinson's Bridge (Junction with Castle Dyke (un-navigable) and limit of navigation)
is on
the Witham Navigable Drains (Howbridge Drain),
1 mile and ¼ furlongs
to the west.
Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction (Junction of Newham Drain, Howbridge Drain and West Fen Drain)
is on
the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain),
1 mile and 3 furlongs
to the southeast.
Newham Drain - Sandy Bank Drain Junction (Junction of Newham Drain with the Sandy Bank Drain)
is on
the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain),
1 mile and 4¾ furlongs
to the northeast.
The nearest place in the direction of Bettinson's Bridge is Hough Bridge;
2¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction is Bunker's Hill Bridge;
3¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Newham Drain - Sandy Bank Drain Junction is Sandy Bank Bridge;
3½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Witham Navigable Drains (Howbridge Drain) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bettinson's Bridge | 1 mile, ¼ furlongs | |
| Bettinson's Bridge Winding Hole | 1 mile | |
| Hough Bridge | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Houghbridge Drain - Sandy Bank Drain Junction | ||
| Bunker's Hill Bridge | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Westville Footbridge | 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs | |
| Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction | 1 mile, 3 furlongs | |
| Witham Navigable Drains (Sandy Bank Drain) | ||
| Houghbridge Drain - Sandy Bank Drain Junction | ||
| Sandy Bank Bridge | 3½ furlongs | |
| Sandy Bank Field Bridge | 1 mile, 1½ furlongs | |
| Newham Drain - Sandy Bank Drain Junction | 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs | |
You can turn or wind a 70ft narrowboat here
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction
Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina — 7 miles and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction
Boston Lock Visitor Moorings — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction
Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3 — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 Bettinson's Bridge
Bettinson's Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile away
On the Witham Navigable Drains (Howbridge Drain) in the direction of Bettinson's Bridge
In the direction of Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction
Anton's Gowt Junction — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction
Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina — 7 miles and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 — 7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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
Chapel Hill Junction — 12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 Moorings
Dogdyke Visitor Moorings — 13 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 Dogdyke Visitor Moorings
Belle Isle Marina — 13 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 Belle Isle Marina
Tattershall Bridge Visitor Moorings — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 Tattershall Bridge Visitor Moorings
Horncastle Canal Junction — 14 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 Horncastle Canal Junction
Winding Hole below Clay Bank Road Bridge — 15 miles, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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, then on the River Witham (Sleaford Navigation(Kyme Eau)-navigable section) to Winding Hole below Clay Bank Road Bridge
Kirkstead Bridge Visitor Moorings — 18 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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 Kirkstead Bridge Visitor Moorings
Cobblers Lock Winding Hole — 19 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank 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, then on the River Witham (Sleaford Navigation(Kyme Eau)-navigable section) to Cobblers Lock Winding HoleNo information
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