Bridgewater Canal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:canal
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:tourism
transport of goods
transport of coal
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Runcorn
gptkb:Manchester
gptkbp:constructed_in Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:River_Mersey
gptkb:River_Irwell
gptkbp:cultural_significance historical tours
featured in literature
inspired local art
gptkbp:dam_type navigable canal
gptkbp:economic_impact facilitated trade
boosted local economy
created jobs
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat for wildlife
recreational space
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Runcorn_Bridge
gptkb:Lymm_Dam
Castlefield Basin
Worsley Delph
Ellenbrook Aqueduct
gptkbp:features gptkb:bridge
locks
cuttings
aqueducts
embankments
gptkbp:historical_event opened to traffic
restoration efforts in 20th century
expanded in 1800s
gptkbp:historical_significance fishing
recreational boating
walking paths
cycling paths
first major canal in England
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bridgewater Canal
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:industrial_revolution
gptkbp:is_maintained_by Bridgewater Canal Company
gptkbp:length 65 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:England
gptkbp:opened 1761
gptkbp:part_of British canal system
gptkbp:popular_activities cycling
boating
walking
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:transportation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Runcorn,_England
gptkb:Birmingham_and_Manchester_Canal
gptkb:Canal_Mania
gptkb:Duke_of_Bridgewater
gptkb:Rochdale_Canal
gptkb:Castlefield_Bowl
gptkb:James_Brindley
gptkb:The_River_Irwell
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6