Grand Western Canal

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Canal
gptkbp:accessibility Public access
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:West_Country
Environmental organizations
Nature reserves
Community groups
Educational institutions
Heritage organizations
Local councils
Tourism boards
Historical societies
Tiverton
Local history groups
Wildlife trusts
Recreational clubs
Canal boating community
gptkbp:built 1814
gptkbp:connects Tiverton_to_the_River_Exe
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Wildlife habitats
Water quality
Landscape preservation
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Local heritage
gptkbp:currentUse Recreational activities
gptkbp:events Educational programs
Wildlife watching
Guided walks
Canal festivals
gptkbp:famousLandmark Locks
Bridges
gptkbp:features Towpath
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Industrial Revolution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grand Western Canal
gptkbp:infrastructure Bridges
Visitor centers
Locks and weirs
Moorings
gptkbp:length 11 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Devon,_England
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Grand_Western_Canal_Country_Park
gptkbp:opened 1814
gptkbp:openToPublic 1930s
gptkbp:originalPurpose Transport of goods
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Grand_Western_Canal_Country_Park
gptkbp:popularActivities Boating
Cycling
Walking
gptkbp:renovated Ongoing
gptkbp:scenicViews Countryside
gptkbp:type Artificial waterway
gptkbp:visitors Local residents
Tourists
gptkbp:wildlife Diverse species of birds