Junction (canal)

A canal junction is a place at which two or more canal routes converge or diverge. This implies a physical connection between the beds of the two canals (commonly in the form of a T junction) as opposed to them crossing on different levels e.g. via an aqueduct. 
Where the canals were originally owned by different companies there is often a stop lock at the junction.
In some cases, the creation of a canal junction caused a town to grow up alongside.