Basingstoke Canal
Surrey navigation route
The Basingstoke Canal is a waterway in southern England, running approximately 32 miles from Basingstoke in Hampshire to the River Wey in Surrey.
Built in the late 18th century for commercial transport, it fell into disuse but was restored in the 20th century and now serves recreational boating and walking along its towpath.
- 18th centuryYears 1701-1800
- HampshireSouthern English county
- SurreyRegion bordering Greater London
- locksSecurity fastening devices
- narrowboatsSlim vessels for canals
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