Canals · South East England
Cassington Canal
In or near Eynsham.
Cassington Canal — canal in Oxfordshire.
Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hanborough · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cassington Canal, the nearest railway station is Hanborough, located 4.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX29 4DB. Entry to the canal is free.
About
Cassington Canal is a canal in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "canal in Oxfordshire". Coordinates: 51.7839°, -1.3482°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
The Cassington Canal (also known as the Cassington Cut or the Evenlode Cut) was an early 19th-century canal near Eynsham, Oxfordshire. The canal was built by the 4th Duke of Marlborough to provide a link between the River Thames and Cassington Mill; it later provided alternative wharfage to that at Eynsham. The 3⁄4-mile (1.2 km) canal was in operation for less than 70 years, its use declining with the advent of rail transport. The canal's primary use was to connect the Duke's salt works with the network of canals, rivers, and other inland waterways, as well as connecting the Oxford Canal and the Thames and Severn Canal.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Built between 1800 and 1802, An early mention of the canal was in 1800, where the canal was described as "made by and belonging to" the Duke of Marlborough, and that its purpose was to convey goods between Cassington Mill and a wharf. At this time, engineer Robert Mylne conducted a report for the Thames Commissioners, which described the canal's length as approximately 3/4 mi, and its width as 30 ft. The Duke leased the canal to the Oxford Canal Company. reports exist of through-traffic of coal barges from the wharf to the Thames that were in operation in 1808. The canal's primary use was to provide a connection between the Duke's estate (including the trade from his salt works) and the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7839, -1.3482
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Cassington
- Postcode
- OX29 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Established
- 1802
- Nearest railway station
- Hanborough — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q79273138 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cassington Canal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cassington Ring
Vineyards · 0.4 km
Cassington
Villages · 0.7 km
The Linesmen
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
River Evenlode
Museums · 1.0 km
Cassington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Eynsham Lock
Canal locks · 1.3 km
The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Oxford Riverside Glamping
Campsites · 1.5 km
The Newlands Public House
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
Wytham Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33)
Historic pubs · 1.6 km
Wytham Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Cassington Ring
Cassington Ring — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5📷 3Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Linesmen
The Linesmen — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
River Evenlode
The River Evenlode is a tributary of the Thames in Oxfordshire. It rises near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, in the Cotswold Hills and flows south-east to the Thames, its valley providing the rout
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cassington War Memorial
Cassington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Cassington Canal
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Oxford Riverside Glamping
Oxford Riverside Glamping — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Valley Farm Campsite
Valley Farm Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hill End Outdoor Education Centre
Hill End Outdoor Education Centre — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bablock Hythe Caravan Park
Bablock Hythe Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 7
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Thameside Court Residential Caravan Park
Thameside Court Residential Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable
The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Newlands Public House
The Newlands Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33)
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33) in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bell Inn, Long Hanborough
The Bell Inn, Long Hanborough in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Harcourt Arms Public House
The Harcourt Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5Canals · South East England
Thames and Medway Canal
Thames and Medway Canal — disused canal in Kent, England.
📷 5
📷 5Canals · South East England
Basingstoke Canal
Basingstoke Canal is a canal in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cassington Canal?
- Cassington Canal is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX29 4DB), in the parish of Cassington.
- What is Cassington Canal?
- Cassington Canal — canal in Oxfordshire.
- How do I get to Cassington Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Hanborough, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX29 4DB.
- When was Cassington Canal built?
- Built or established in 1802.
- Is Cassington Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Cassington Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cassington Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Hanborough, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX29 4DB.