Frankton Junction
Junction of Llangollen and Montgomery Canals
Welsh Frankton SY11 4PB, United Kingdom
Frankton Junction is a historical waterways junction.
Early plans of what would become the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) were drawn up by Thomas Dadford in 1835 but problems with Bedford Boat Lift caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. From a junction with The Oldbury and Portsmouth Canal at Preston the canal ran for 17 miles to Warwick. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Plymouth never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 5 mile section between Doncaster and Newcastle-under-Lyme was closed in 1955 after a breach at Bath. According to Barry Edwards's "Spooky Things on the Canals" booklet, Leeds Embankment is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.
The Act of Parliament for the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) was passed on 17 September 1835 despite strong opposition from Thomas Harding who owned land in the area. Orginally intended to run to Tivercorn, the canal was never completed beyond Wrexham. Expectations for iron traffic to Castlechester were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Although proposals to close the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) were submitted to parliament in 1972, water transfer to the treatment works at Stoke-on-Trent kept it open. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 1990 after a restoration campaign lead by Henry Jones.
Frankton Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line)
with
the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable).
Chirk Aqueduct (northern end) (The English - Welsh Border runs across the middle of the aqueduct.)
is on
the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line),
7 miles
and 2 locks
to the west.
Ellesmere Branch Junction
is on
the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line),
3 miles and 3¼ furlongs
to the northeast.
Weston Arm Junction (Junction of Weston Arm (formerly Weston Branch) with Montgomery Canal)
is on
the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable),
4 furlongs
and 4 locks
to the southwest.
The nearest place in the direction of Chirk Aqueduct (northern end) is Rowsons Bridge No 1W;
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Ellesmere Branch Junction is Peters Bridge No 69;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Weston Arm Junction is Frankton Locks Visitor Moorings (48hr both sides);
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
You can wind here.
| Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rodenhurst Bridge Visitor Moorings | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Rodenhurst Bridge No 3W | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Nicholas Bridge No 2W | 2½ furlongs | |
| Frankton Junction Visitor Moorings | ¾ furlongs | |
| Rowsons Bridge No 1W | ½ furlongs | |
| Frankton Junction | ||
| Peters Bridge No 69 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Pryce's Bridge No 68 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Broom Bridge No 67 | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Val Hill Visitor Moorings | 6½ furlongs | |
| Val Hill 3 Bridge No 66 | 7¼ furlongs | |
| Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) | ||
| Frankton Junction | ||
| Frankton Locks Visitor Moorings | ¼ furlongs | |
| Frankton Staircase Lock No 1 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Frankton Middle Lock No 2 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Frankton Bottom Lock No 3 | 2 furlongs | |
| Weston Arm Junction | 4 furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Hurleston Junction
Ellesmere Services — 3 miles, 3 furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Blackwater Meadow Marina — 3 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Bettisfield Services — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Whixall Marina — 10 miles, 4 furlongs away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Grindley Brook Water Points — 16 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
In the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) — 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Weston Arm Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) to Weston Arm Services (C&RT)
Maesbury Wharf — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
New Marton Water Points — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Chirk Marina — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Coedfryn Water Point — 10 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
The Old Wharf — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Ruabon Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ruabon Branch) to The Old Wharf
Trevor Basin — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Ruabon Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ruabon Branch) to Trevor Basin
Llangollen Services — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Llangollen Basin — 15 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe FallsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Hurleston Junction
Ellesmere Services — 3 miles, 3 furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Whixall Marina — 10 miles, 4 furlongs away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Grindley Brook Services — 16 miles, 5 furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
In the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) — 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Weston Arm Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) to Weston Arm Services (C&RT)
In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Llangollen Services — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Llangollen Basin — 15 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe FallsNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Hurleston Junction
Ellesmere Services — 3 miles, 3 furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Whixall Marina — 10 miles, 4 furlongs away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Grindley Brook Services — 16 miles, 5 furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
In the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) — 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Weston Arm Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) to Weston Arm Services (C&RT)
Maesbury Wharf — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whittington Wharf Narrowboats — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Chirk Marina — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Llangollen Services — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe FallsNearest place to turn
In the direction of Hurleston Junction
Sewage Works Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Ellesmere Branch Junction — 3 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Ellesmere Town Wharf — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel to Ellesmere Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ellesmere Branch) to Ellesmere Town Wharf
Baysil Wood Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1 furlong away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Hampton Bank Winding Hole — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Whixall Moss Junction — 10 miles away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Whixall Marina — 10 miles, 4 furlongs away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Tilstock Park Winding Hole — 12 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
In the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Weston Arm Junction — 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Hawkswood Winding Hole — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Queen's Head Winding Hole — 3 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Park Mill Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Polletts Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Rhoswiel Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Chirk Pool — 7 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Chirk Golf Course Winding Hole — 8 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Chirk Marina — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Coedfryn Winding Hole — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Ruabon Branch Junction — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Trevor Basin — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Ruabon Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ruabon Branch) to Trevor BasinNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Maesbury Wharf — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
In the direction of Hurleston Junction
Grindley Brook Pump-Out — 16 miles, 4½ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Hurleston Junction
Blackwater Meadow Marina — 3 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Whixall Marina — 10 miles, 4 furlongs away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Whitchurch Marina — 15 miles, 3 furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Hurleston Junction
In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whittington Wharf Narrowboats — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Chirk Marina — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
The Old Wharf — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Ruabon Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ruabon Branch) to The Old WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
In and out of Wales - Or Three Drunks in a Canoe from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Tuesday the 22nd of September, 2020
New Waters from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 21st of September, 2020
Willey Moor again... don't know where...... from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 18th of September, 2017
New Waters from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 21st of September, 2020
Willey Moor again... don't know where...... from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 18th of September, 2017
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Frankton Junction (grid reference SJ369318) is the name of the canal junction where the Montgomery Canal terminates and meets the Llangollen Canal at Lower Frankton, Shropshire, England.
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