Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Whitchurch Branch

The Whitchurch Branch of the Ellesmere Canal ran close to Whitchurch town centre. Today only a short section remains, used mainly for moorings. The overlay below was based on information gained from the 1902 Ordnance Survey map. Because there are … Continue reading

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The Prees Branch

The Prees Branch on the Llangollen Canal is today a short branch that leads to Whixhall Marina. It was originally longer, reaching Quina Brook, though like many canal schemes it didn’t reach its original goal of Prees. The bridge names … Continue reading

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