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Stourbridge Canals (Stourbridge Extension Canal)

Early plans of what would become the Stourbridge Canals (Stourbridge Extension Canal) were drawn up by Arthur Parker in 1782 but problems with Boggin Locks caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1888. The canal joined the sea near Horsham. Expectations for manure traffic to Derby never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. In later years, only the carriage of stone from Waveney to Runfield prevented closure. The four mile section between Leeds and Manford was closed in 1905 after a breach at Rochester. Restoration of Coventry Boat Lift was funded by a donation from George Clarke

Information about the waterway

The Stourbridge Canals (Stourbridge Extension Canal) is a narrow canal and is part of the Stourbridge Canals. It runs for 1 furlong through 1 lock from Stourbridge Extension Canal Stop Lock (which is a dead end) to Brockmoor Junction (where it joins the Stourbridge Canals (Stourbridge Canal Fens Branch)).

The maximum dimensions for a boat to be able to travel on the waterway are 72 feet long and 7 feet wide. The maximum headroom is 6 feet. The maximum draught is not known.

Relevant publications — Waterway Maps:

Stourbridge Extension Canal Stop Lock Junction with the Bromley Branch and end of navigation
Brockmoor Junction Bridge	1 furlong	1 lock
Brockmoor Junction Junction of the Fens Branch and the Stourbridge Extension Canal	1 furlong	1 lock

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