The Canal Today - Central Section
The trunks were stacked in the canal bed to act as wildlife habitats. |
 has never seen a boat.)
The new western portal of Butterley Tunnel (created when the A38 was built over the end) has never seen a boat. |
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In the opposite direction, there's a stiff climb up to the A610 (and no tunnel for the canal) |
This picture was taken in 1998 during a very dry spell, through the grille at Golden Valley at the eastern end of the tunnel. |
This is the Codnor Park Reservoir, which had its water level lowered and spillways installed at both ends in 1985 as part of a flood prevention scheme which also eliminated Ironville Top Lock. The canal ran through the trees on the left of the photo, with the towpath between the canal and reservoir. |
. Bridge 35 has been closed to traffic for some years, as the deck has been pronounced unsafe and it's unclear who owns it.)
The Canal at Golden Valley is still in water (though very reedy). Bridge 35 has been closed to traffic for some years, as the deck has been pronounced unsafe and it's unclear who owns it. |
The view of the end of the Pinxton Arm was radically changed by the 'flood relief' works of 1985. |
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Brian Dominic discovered the remains of the top gates of Ironville Top Lock in the undegrowth beside (and below) Coach Road. |
The Canal by Pottery Lock, in Ironville, is barely visible because of the undergrowth. |
 making it look more attractive.)
The old maintenance yard alongside the flight is under restoration and the canal is in water (though shallow) making it look more attractive. |