Richmond Lock and half-tide barrier
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The photograph on this page of Richmond Lock and half-tide barrier by David Hawgood as part of the Geograph project.
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Richmond Lock and half-tide barrier
Image: © David Hawgood Taken: 19 Dec 2008
The level of The Thames between Teddington Lock and Richmond Lock is kept at or above half-tide level by this barrier. Above half-tide the barrier is lowered and boats can pass over it. Below half-tide, as in the photo, the barrier is raised and boats have to use the lock.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.461891
Longitude
-0.317221