Anglesey Branch Canal - 1850
Anglesey
Junction Foot Bridge (2000 & 1982)The bridge is marked "HORSELEY IRON WORKS 1829".
Taken looking East.
Access via Lichfield Road.
Marina at the head of the (currently
disused) locks down toward Huddlesford Junction. Lock
Cottage, 271-272 Lichfield Road is visible between the
trees.Taken looking East from Anglesey Junction Bridge.
Access via Lichfield Road.
The
Mill (Mill Road)The "Ogley Hay Steam Flour Mill" -
opened in 1841?
Was at one time operated by Haddon and Grimes.
Closed in 1942 and used later for a
shoe company and then metal pressing.
Converted to flats as Sadlers Mill in 1999.
Taken looking back North - 750yards before the Anchor Bridge.
Access along canal.
At the rear of
Millfield School, 400yards East of The Anchor Bridge (looking
North from towpath) 1983 Showing a hole in the bank caused by coal mine collapse.
Access along canal.
August 1983 Rebuild due to mining collapse
(left) Showing coffer dam used while rebuilding took place.
Access via towpath.
By Millfield School, 400yards East of The Anchor Bridge (looking East from towpath)
August 1983 Rebuild due to mining collapsetowpath will remain.
(right) By Millfield School, 600yards East of The Anchor Bridge (looking West) towards Chester Road.
Anchor Bridge (Under
Chester Road (A452).) - On the right "The Anchor Inn"
(Banks's)Taken looking back to the East
Access via Lindon Road and Chester Road/High Street.
Catshill Junction
Bridge - foot bridge signed BCN 1892.Fingerpost - "(BCNS/BWB 1985) Wton 15½ miles - Rushall Jcn 8miles 9 locks - Anglesey Basin (Terminus) 2½ miles".
Taken looking North from Rushall Jcn branch.
Access via towpath.