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Croydon Canal
The Croydon Canal closed in 1836 and ran from Croydon to New Cross on the Grand Surrey Canal.
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1836
The Croydon Canal opened in 1809 and closed in 1836. It was the first canal to be abandoned by an Act of Parliament
9.3 miles
The canal was 9.3 miles long (14.9km) when navigable
28 locks
The Croydon Canal had 28 locks
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