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371:. The canal north of Halesowen includes the Gosty Hill Tunnel which at 557 yards (509 m) is much shorter than the Lapal Tunnel. It was built at the same time and has similar cross sectional dimensions.
352:. The canal between Halesowen and Selly Oak is disused and some sections have been filled in as the tunnel was considered uneconomic to repair. A short un-navigable length remains in the grounds
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882:List of canal tunnels in the United Kingdom
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1188:Bumble Hole Branch Canal
916:"History of the tunnels"
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