Canal Tunnel, Union Canal, Falkirk is a Grade B listed building in the Falkirk local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 25 October 1972. Tunnel.

Canal Tunnel, Union Canal, Falkirk

WRENN ID
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Grade
B
Local Planning Authority
Falkirk
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
25 October 1972
Type
Tunnel
OS grid reference
NS 882 787
Coordinates
55.98856, -3.79297
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

The Canal Tunnel on the Union Canal in Falkirk was built by Hugh Baird between 1818 and 1822. It is a rock-cut tunnel that measures 700 yards long, with sections faced in masonry and brickwork. At each end, there is a simple arch set into concave retaining walls made of rough ashlar.

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