Geographical Term Details

Wilts and Berks Canal

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilts_%26_Berks_Canal)

The Wilts & Berks Canal is a canal in the historic counties of Wiltshire and Berkshire, England, linking the Kennet and Avon Canal at Semington, near Melksham, to the River Thames at Abingdon. The North Wilts Canal merged with it to become a branch to the Thames and Severn Canal at Latton near Cricklade. Among professional trades boatmen, the canal was nicknamed the Ippey Cut, possibly short for Chippenham.

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Canal
N/AThames

Geographical FeatureIs Geographical Feature of
N/ABerkshire

This term is used for the following terms: 
Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal

Approved Date
14-Sep-2014

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