Sir Nigel Gresley's Canal

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Sir Nigel Gresley's Canal was a 3 mile private canal between Apedale and Newcastle-under-Lyme both in Staffordshire, England.[1] It was used to transport coal from Nigel Gresley's mines.[1] It opened in 1776 after being approved by Act of Parliament in 1775. It closed around 1857.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Priestley's Navigable Rivers and Canals. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.
  2. ^ List of Waterways. Jim Shead. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.

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