Pete's Montgomery Canal Photo-site.
River Perry to Queens Head (section2 ).
The Narrows.
Leaving the tree lined section after the River Perry we come to the narrows. This was the site of a swing bridge by the Woodhouse Estate that was the home of the Rev. John R. Lloyd, one of the original members of the Ellesmere Canal Committee during its original construction in the late 1700's
Leaving the tree lined section after the River Perry we come to the narrows. This was the site of a swing bridge by the Woodhouse Estate that was the home of the Rev. John R. Lloyd, one of the original members of the Ellesmere Canal Committee during its original construction in the late 1700's
Tow Path Swing Bridge.
The next item of interest is the towpath swing bridge at the entrance to the bone works arm. This bridge was still workable even after half a century of neglect.
The next item of interest is the towpath swing bridge at the entrance to the bone works arm. This bridge was still workable even after half a century of neglect.
Looking down the Bone Works Arm.
Now a nature conservation area. The old Bone Works was on the right of the photo. Bone meal for use in agriculture was produced here. Further down the arm you will come to a basin that was a transhipment point between the canal and the adjacent railway.
Now a nature conservation area. The old Bone Works was on the right of the photo. Bone meal for use in agriculture was produced here. Further down the arm you will come to a basin that was a transhipment point between the canal and the adjacent railway.
The Trans-shipment Basin.
Now forms an attractive, tranquil, nature reserve area. The entrance to the basin is at the far left, looking across the basin . Old , rotting posts that formed part of the landing stages are still visible under the water surface to the right of the photo.
Now forms an attractive, tranquil, nature reserve area. The entrance to the basin is at the far left, looking across the basin . Old , rotting posts that formed part of the landing stages are still visible under the water surface to the right of the photo.
Leaving the Bone Works Arm.
A gentle curve in the course of the canal takes us past the site of the contractors enclosure that was used during the restoration of the Frankton to Queens Head section. As you will see, nature has lent a hand in restoring it back to its original state.
A gentle curve in the course of the canal takes us past the site of the contractors enclosure that was used during the restoration of the Frankton to Queens Head section. As you will see, nature has lent a hand in restoring it back to its original state.
Rednal Railway and Road Bridge.
The canal is crossed by the Shrewsbury to Chester railway line at Rednal. When the canal was at its peak, goods and passengers used to tranship from the Newtown fly boats at the wharf that lay thro' the bridge on the left hand side of the channel.
The canal is crossed by the Shrewsbury to Chester railway line at Rednal. When the canal was at its peak, goods and passengers used to tranship from the Newtown fly boats at the wharf that lay thro' the bridge on the left hand side of the channel.
Heath Houses Passenger Terminal.
Restored during the canal restoration work. A good example of passenger terminal construction with lifting arm has been preserved for future generations. Newtown fly boats used to ply from this point. During restoration, old papers and advertisements were found inside. The advertised schedule for the fly boat service stated that " the precise times of arrival and departure are not guaranteed, as the must depend, to some extent, on the arrival of the Railway Trains at Rednal". Some things never change.
Restored during the canal restoration work. A good example of passenger terminal construction with lifting arm has been preserved for future generations. Newtown fly boats used to ply from this point. During restoration, old papers and advertisements were found inside. The advertised schedule for the fly boat service stated that " the precise times of arrival and departure are not guaranteed, as the must depend, to some extent, on the arrival of the Railway Trains at Rednal". Some things never change.
On the tow path side, at Heath House.
A fine example of a timber framed canal side residence is to be seen . It is best viewed from the area of the old wharf, adjacent to the railway bridge.
A fine example of a timber framed canal side residence is to be seen . It is best viewed from the area of the old wharf, adjacent to the railway bridge.
Heath House Bridge.
A winding bridge where the tow path changes from one side of the canal to the other, seen from the southern side . The banks are once more well covered in herbage but the channel is clear for boats and the tow path is quite passable on foot.
A winding bridge where the tow path changes from one side of the canal to the other, seen from the southern side . The banks are once more well covered in herbage but the channel is clear for boats and the tow path is quite passable on foot.
The Rednal Straight.
The canal and road run side by side for approximately a mile between Rednal and Queens Head.
The canal and road run side by side for approximately a mile between Rednal and Queens Head.
Corbett's Bridge.
As you near Queens Head, you reach Corbett's Bridge. This is a farm bridge linking the fields on the west side of the canal to the road. Dense herbage makes it hard to see the water in the canal from the road side but both the canal and tow path are passable.
As you near Queens Head, you reach Corbett's Bridge. This is a farm bridge linking the fields on the west side of the canal to the road. Dense herbage makes it hard to see the water in the canal from the road side but both the canal and tow path are passable.
Queens Head Winding Hole.
The entrance on the left looking attractive as you view the approach from Frankton.
The entrance on the left looking attractive as you view the approach from Frankton.
Queens Head Visitor Moorings.
Seen from the towpath adjacent to the winding hole.
The warehouse adjacent to the wharf was used for corn from Liverpool up to 1940.
Seen from the towpath adjacent to the winding hole.
The warehouse adjacent to the wharf was used for corn from Liverpool up to 1940.
Queens Head Visitor Moorings and Wharf- side warehouse.
Seen from the new road bridge. A tunnel under the Rednal Road from below the warehouse used to lead to a large sand pit behind what was then a mill.
Seen from the new road bridge. A tunnel under the Rednal Road from below the warehouse used to lead to a large sand pit behind what was then a mill.
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