Chichester Canal

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The Chichester Canal runs 6km from the sea at Chichester Harbour to Birdham through two locks. The canal was opened in 1822 having taken three years to build. When completed the canal could take ships of up to 100 tons. The canal was never the success that had been hoped for however it survived until 1928 before being abandoned.

The canal is now undergoing restoration. At present the sea lock is in working order however the other lock is not. The canal is in water along its entire length.