Foss Dyke
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| Length | 17. 7 km |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Navigation authority | Canal & River Trust |
| Maximum boat length | 74 ft 6 in (22. 71 m) |
| Maximum boat beam | 15 ft 2 in (4. 62 m) |
| End point | Torksey |
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| ID | 1162536 |
About Foss Dyke
The Foss Dyke, or Fossdyke, connects the River Trent at Torksey to Lincoln, the county town of Lincolnshire, and may be the oldest canal in England that is still in use. It is usually thought to have been built around AD 120 by the Romans, but there is no consensus among authors.
