Original Canal Line under Chesterfield/Birmingham Roads

Originally the canal line passed under Chesterfield road , through a Canal Basin and wharfs which included the Brewery Maltings (now converted to residential appartments) before lock 20 (RedLock) and passing under Birmingham Road Bridge.

To the east of Birmingham Road Bridge further basins and a wharfs and kilns adjacent to the Duke of Wellington PH. The Cross City Line Railway was constructed later over the canal.

hoto: Canal and Bridge filled in to form car dealer's forecourt

O.S. Map from 1924.   View the O.S. Map from 1924 at full size

By courtesy of the National Library of Scotland.