Canals · West Midlands
Tipton Green and Toll End Canals
In or near Wolverhampton.
Tipton Green and Toll End Canals — defunct canal system near Tipton, West Midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tipton Green and Toll End Canals is a canal in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "defunct canal system near Tipton, West Midlands". Coordinates: 52.5319°, -2.0565°.
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Official information
Tipton Green and Toll End Canals are part of the Tipton Learning Campus, which includes educational facilities and community engagement projects. The site features carved granite stone seats and stainless steel plaques that reflect the aspirations of local pupils.
From the Wikipedia article
The Tipton Green Branch and Toll End Branch (or Toll End Communication Canal) were narrow canals comprising part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations near Tipton (formerly in Staffordshire), West Midlands, England. These canals no longer exist.
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Background
History
The Tipton Green Branch was completed around 1805 with 3 locks and a length of quarter of a mile. The Toll End Branch was authorised by an act of Parliament in 1783 (along with the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, Broadwaters Canal, and several other branches) to provide access to a proposed new coal mine. Work was started from the Broadwaters Canal (now part of the Walsall Canal) but halted in 1784 for eight years, being completed as a closed branch with two locks in 1801. In 1806 it was decided to extend this branch to the Tipton Green Branch with further locks, and in January 1809 the Toll End Communication Canal was completed The Horseley Ironworks operated their first foundry from a site…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5319, -2.0565
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY4 9RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tipton and Wednesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.cantoo.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q7809001 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tipton Green and Toll End Canals (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Blue Plaques: The Tipton Workhouse
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Our Future Our Hands Bench
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Blue Plaque: Horseley Ironworks
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Masjid Shah Jalal
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Tipton Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.7 km
Drinking Fountain Canopy
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Blue Plaque: Location of Zepplin Raid
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Tipton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Blue Plaque: Union Flour Mill
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Jack Holden 1907-2004
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Blue Plaque: Black Country Society
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaques: The Tipton Workhouse
Blue Plaques: The Tipton Workhouse — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Our Future Our Hands Bench
Our Future Our Hands Bench — Public artwork (sculpture) by Cantoo;Pupils from Alexandra High School.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level
Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United K
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Horseley Ironworks
Blue Plaque: Horseley Ironworks — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · West Midlands
Masjid Shah Jalal
Masjid Shah Jalal — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · West Midlands
Tipton Cemetery
Tipton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Tipton Green and Toll End Canals
Places to stay
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Village Hotel
Village Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Village Hotels.
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Domo Boutique Hotel
Domo Boutique Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
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Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
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Redwings Lodge Hotel
Redwings Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Ramada by Wyndham Park Hall
Ramada by Wyndham Park Hall — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Fountain Inn
The Fountain Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Red Lion
The Red Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Blue Ball
The Old Blue Ball — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Greyhond and Punchbowl
The Greyhond and Punchbowl — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
White Rose
White Rose — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Court of Requests
The Court of Requests — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tipton Green and Toll End Canals?
- Tipton Green and Toll End Canals is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY4 9RQ), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Tipton Green and Toll End Canals?
- Tipton Green and Toll End Canals — defunct canal system near Tipton, West Midlands.
- How do I get to Tipton Green and Toll End Canals?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY4 9RQ.
- Is Tipton Green and Toll End Canals free to visit?
- Yes, Tipton Green and Toll End Canals is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tipton Green and Toll End Canals?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY4 9RQ.