The Foss Dyke, or Fosse Dyke is the oldest canal in England, constructed by the Romans around 120 AD and still in use. It connects the Trent at Torksey to the Witham at Lincoln, and is about 18 km (11mi) long. The Canal du Midi in Toulouse, France. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ... The Roman Empire was a phase of the ancient Roman civilization characterized by an autocratic form of government. ... For other uses, see number 120. ... The River Trent is one of the major rivers of England. ... Torksey is a small town in Lincolnshire on the eastern bank of the River Trent. ... The River Witham is a river in the east of England. ... Lincoln (pronounced Lin-kun) is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England, a bridging point over the River Witham that flows to Boston. ...

Brayford Pool in Lincoln where the Foss Dyke meets the River Witham

King Henry I is recorded as having deepened the canal in 1121, and it received further work in 1840. Katherine Swynford, who lived in the area, is credited with having organized a protest to repair it, in 1375 (J.W. Hill, Medieval Lincoln, p. 312). Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 262 KB) Lincoln Cathedral viewed from the Brayford Pool area of the city, where the Foss Dyke meets the River Whitham. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 262 KB) Lincoln Cathedral viewed from the Brayford Pool area of the city, where the Foss Dyke meets the River Whitham. ... The Brayford Pool. ... Lincoln (pronounced Lin-kun) is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England, a bridging point over the River Witham that flows to Boston. ... The River Witham is a river in the east of England. ... King Henry I of England (c. ... Events Concordat of Worms condemns Pierre Abélards writings on the Holy Trinity. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Coat of arms designed for Katherine Swynford: three gold Catherine wheels (roet means wheel) on a red background. ... Events October 24 - Valdemar IV of Denmark dies and is succeeded by his grandson Olaf III of Denmark. ...

At one time a major waterway for the transport of wool, it is now mostly used by tourists. See Alpaca wool, Angora wool (of rabbits) and Cashmere wool (of goats) for information about other wools. ... A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ...

The canal lends its name to the Foss Dyke Brass Band of Lincoln. See Foss Dyke Brass Band home page

See also

• Canals of the United Kingdom
• History of the British canal system

foss For canals of Northern Ireland see the Canals of Ireland article // History See History of the British canal system for a more detailed history. ... Traditional working canal boats // Early history Evidence suggests that the first British canals were built in Roman times, as irrigation canals or short connecting spurs between navigable rivers, such as Foss Dyke. ...