Information about the numerous Harecastle Tunnels, that were used for rail and canal.
I've always had a fascination with canals, waterways and railways. Over the past year I've been researching various pieces of canal work in the Harecastle area. I'm still tracking down some of the portals and entrances. The ones that I've found below are displayed on the map below.
Currently Known Information
| Engineer | Use | Destination | Status | Construction | Opened | Closed | Len. (M) | Len. (Mi) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harecastle North | Brindley | Canal | Chatterley | Closed | 1770-1777 | Unknown | 1914 | 2,650 | 1.65 |
| Harecastle South | Telford | Canal | Chatterley | Open | 1824-1827 | 1827 | N/A | 2,675 | 1.66 |
| Harecastle Middle | Unknown | Rail | Chatterley | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Harecastle New | Unknown | Rail | Longport | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | N/A | Unknown | Unknown |
