| Leven Canal | |
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 The entrance of the canal as seen from the river | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 3.18 miles (5.12 km) |
| Maximum boat length | 64 ft 0 in (19.51 m) |
| Maximum boat beam | 14 ft 9 in (4.50 m) |
| Locks | 1 |
| Status | Part watered SSSI |
| History | |
| Original owner | Mrs Charlotta Bethell |
| Principal engineer | William Jessop |
| Date of act | 1801 |
| Date completed | 1805 |
| Date closed | 1935 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Leven |
| End point | River Hull |
| Connects to | River Hull Navigation |
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The Leven Canal runs for 3.18 miles (5.1 km)[1] from the River Hull to the village of Leven, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was built for Mrs Charlotta Bethell in 1805, and remained in use until 1935. It is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- ^ "Leven Canal". environment.data.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 October 2017.