Virtual Journey - Elsecar Branch (5)

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Elsecar Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal
New head gates were fitted to Elsecar Top Lock, made at Callis Mill on the Rochdale Canal.
Elsecar Branch, Swinton, Dearne and Dove Canal
The summit pound at Elsecar was restored in 1990 by the Barnsley Canal Group, with help from the Waterway Recovery Group, which led to trail boat rallies taking place here.
Elsecar Branch, Swinton, Dearne and Dove Canal
The summit pound looking back towards Elsecar Top Lock.
Elsecar Branch, Dearne and Dove Canall
Looking towards the terminal wharf.
Elsecar Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal
Looking back along the summit pound at Elsecar from the terminal wharf.
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Close to the canal terminus is the Elsecar Heritage Centre, which includes this pump house with preserved Newcomen beam engine.
Elsecar Heritage Centre
The Elsecar Heritage Centre includes Earl Fitzwilliam's private station.
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Earl Fitzwilliam's workshops form the main part of the Elsecar Heritage Centre.
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