Oxford Canal, Newbold Tunnel North Portal

HARBOROUGH MAGNA OXFORD CANAL SP 47 NE 7/10012 Newbold Tunnel North Portal GV II Tunnel portal. 1831-34 with slight C20 alterations. Brick and stone. Single, semi-circular arch with upward curving band and solid parapet. Spandrels curve outwards and run into wing walls which have trailing edges. All of brick except copings which are stone. Double towpaths throughout tunnel with cast-iron handrails with trailing edges for tow ropes. A rare example of a canal tunnel with these features constructed during 1830's improvements to the Oxford Canal carried out with William Cubitt as consultant engineer. South Portal lies in Rugby civil parish q.v.

Listing NGR: SP4855177515