Junction (canal)

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A canal junction is a place at which two or more canal routes converge or diverge. This implies a physical connection between the beds of the two canals (commonly in the form of a T junction) as opposed to them crossing on different levels e.g. via an aqueduct.

Where the canals were originally owned by different companies there is often a stop lock at the junction.

In some cases, the creation of a canal junction caused a town to grow up alongside.

References

References

  1. "Duplicate Locks and Stop Locks". CanalJunction.com.

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