Twelve of the locks are above the Town Arm branch running to the Lees junction.
Lock Gates
Tunnel AqueductOriginally opened in 1667, however there was serious flood damage three years later. It was not until 1779 before being rebuilt and reopened.
Connecting the Staffordshire and Worcester Canal to Birmingham via the Dudley Canals. Used to transport coal, iron clay for bricks, earthenware and glass.
Although railways were built in the area in the mid 1850's, they did not have too much impact until about the 1930's. Trade continued until 1938 by which time it had dwindled to insufficient to continue.
Beset with flooding and mines collapse issues. In 2008, the River Stour flooded the canal causing significant damage to towpaths and causing the pounds to fully empty. The same happened on the Town Arm at the same time.
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