The folly-like footbridge and adjacent swing bridge at Drayton Bassett, one mile from Fazeley Junction.
Specifications
Locks
44
Status
Navigable
Navigation authority
Canal & River Trust
History
Original owner
Birmingham and Fazeley Canal Company
Principal engineer
John Smeaton
Date of act
1784
Date completed
1789
Geography
Start point
Fazeley Jn, Coventry Canal
End point
Old Turn Jn, BCN Main Line
Connects to
BCN Main Line, Coventry Canal, Grand Union Canal, Tame Valley Canal
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