Deeping St James Low Locks
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Deeping St James Low Locks
Image: © Glyn Weekes Taken: 29 Oct 2009
The lock situated on the opposite side of the weir/footbridge was the first of twelve locks built between Deeping and Stamford. The canalised river was first used in the 1660's. It was in use until the mid 1800's when competition from the railway caused it to close.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.666592
Longitude
-0.280636