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Leven Canal
The entrance of the canal as seen from the river
Specifications
Length3.18 miles (5.12 km)
Maximum boat length64 ft 0 in (19.51 m)
Maximum boat beam14 ft 9 in (4.50 m)
Locks1
StatusPart watered SSSI
History
Original ownerMrs Charlotta Bethell
Principal engineerWilliam Jessop
Date of act1801
Date completed1805
Date closed1935
Geography
Start pointLeven
End pointRiver Hull
Connects toRiver Hull Navigation
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Legend
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Sandholme aqueduct
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Sandholme Lane bridge
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Holderness Drain aqueduct
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farm bridge
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Abandoned stop lock
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River Hull

The Leven Canal runs for 3.18 miles (5.1 km)[1] from the River Hull to the village of Leven, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was built for Mrs Charlotta Bethell in 1805, and remained in use until 1935. It is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

  1. ^ "Leven Canal". environment.data.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 October 2017.

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