Wyrley and Essington Canal photograph

Wyrley And Essington Canal

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Date completed1797
Original number of locks39
Start point Wolverhampton
Maximum boat length70 ft 0 in (21. 34 m)
Maximum boat beam7 ft 0 in (2. 13 m)
BranchesCannock Extension Canal
Chasewater
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID2386940
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About Wyrley And Essington Canal


The Wyrley and Essington Canal, known locally as "the Curly Wyrley", is a canal in the English Midlands. As built it ran from Wolverhampton to Huddlesford Junction near Lichfield, with a number of branches: some parts are currently derelict.

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