What is recorded here

This red commemorative plaque records: Hincaster Tunnel & Horse Path Opened 1819 A prime example of a canal tunnel where boats were hauled through by hand whilst their horses took a purpose-built path over the hill Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.

Hincaster Tunnel, opened in 1819, is a prime example of early 19th-century engineering where boats were manually hauled through the tunnel while horses used an overland path, showcasing innovative solutions for canal transportation.

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