Imperial Canals

Imperial Canals are waterways built primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries in England to facilitate transportation and water management. They are characterized by their precision in measurement, often built to imperial units (feet, inches), and typically feature a series of interconnected channels, locks, and aqueducts. These canals helped move goods like coal, textiles, and materials efficiently before the advent of railways. They played a vital role in the Industrial Revolution, enabling industrial cities to grow and prosper, and continue to serve today for leisure, irrigation, and hydropower.