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Fossdyke

Fossdyke runs from Torksey Lock on the tidal river Trent, joining the Witham at Brayford Pool in Lincoln.

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Facts & Stats

11.3 miles

(18.1km)

The length of Fossdyke that is navigable.

1 lock (Torksey)

There is one lock on Fossdyke

Oldest

Fossdyke is believed to have been originally constructed by the Romans, and is therefore the oldest canal in the country.

Waterway notes

Maximum boat sizes

Length: 75′ (22.86 metres) – Torksey Lock
Beam: 15′ 3″ (4.64 metres) – Torksey Lock
11′ 3″ (3.43 metres) – Saxilby Railway Bridge
5′ 0″ (1.52 metres) – cill of Torksey Lock

Navigation authority

Canal & River Trust

Branch

IWA Lincolnshire Branch

Useful info

Boats wishing to go further down the Witham Navigation from Lincoln Brayford Pool need to have a maximum height of 2.8 metres for the Glory Hole (old Roman Bridge) in Lincoln.