County Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal, Reading
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County Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal, Reading
Image: © Simon Mortimer Taken: 6 Sep 2008
This lock in the centre of Reading has a rise of only one foot. The land either side of the lock is the site of Simonds' Brewery, but is now largely new apartments. The Oracle shopping centre can be seen in the distance.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.451314
Longitude
-0.974161