Glascote Bottom Lock at Tamworth, Staffordshire
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Glascote Bottom Lock at Tamworth, Staffordshire
Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 11 Jun 2008
The lock is in very good condition following careful restoration work. New housing overlooks the canal here. There are two locks at Glascote, about 150 metres apart, together lowering (or raising) the water level by 13ft 8in (4.2 metres).
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Image Location
Latitude
52.624876
Longitude
-1.682344