Lapal Tunnel
The Lapal Tunnel (old spelling Lappal Tunnel) is a disused 3,795-yard (3,470 m) canal tunnel on the five mile dry section of the Dudley No. 2 Canal in the West Midlands, England. It takes its name from the settlement of Lapal.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location | West Midlands, England |
| Coordinates | 52.4450°N 2.0017°W |
| OS grid reference | SO998830 |
| Status | Closed |
| Waterway | Dudley No. 2 Canal |
| Start | 52.4458°N 2.0275°W |
| End | 52.4442°N 1.9759°W |
| Operation | |
| Constructed | 1798 |
| Closed | 1917 |
| Technical | |
| Design engineer | William Underhill |
| Length | 3,795-yard (3,470 m) |
| Tunnel clearance | 6 feet (1.8 m) |
| Width | 7 feet 3 inches (2.2 m) |
| Towpath | no |
| Boat-passable | no |
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