The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles from Cromford to the Erewash Canal in Derbyshire, England with a branch to Pinxton. Built by William Jessop with the assistance of Benjamin Outram, its alignment included four tunnels and 14 locks.
The end of the canal, in Cromford
Sketch of the canal
The Pinxton arm viewed from where it joins the main canal
Gregory Tunnel entrance near Lea Wood
Cromford is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England, in the valley of the River Derwent between Wirksworth and Matlock. It is 17 miles (27 km) north of Derby, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Matlock and 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Matlock Bath. It is first mentioned in the 11th-century Domesday Book as Crumforde, a berewick of Wirksworth, and this remained the case throughout the Middle Ages. The population at the 2011 Census was 1,433. It is principally known for its historical connection with Richard Arkwright and the nearby Cromford Mill, which he built outside the village in 1771. Cromford is in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Cromford Mill
Workers cottages in Cromford, some having "weavers' windows" visible on the top floors
The Greyhound Hotel built for Richard Arkwright in 1778 for the use of businessmen and others visiting the mills.
Cromford Pond built in 1785 as the pound for Cromford Mill.
