River Medlock
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River Medlock
Image: © Jonathan Wilkins Taken: 27 Jun 2010
A surprise view of the river which is largely subterranean in this area. Here it emerges from a tunnel beneath the Castlefield canal basin and Potato Wharf, where there is a weir Image The tunnel was constructed to avoid the grossly-polluted water entering the canal except under flood conditions. The water quality has obviously improved dramtically as there is a heron fishing very successfully, and two swans enjoying the cool shade.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.475657
Longitude
-2.259105