Lock staircase on the Hollinwood Branch Canal in Daisy Nook Country Park

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Lock staircase on the Hollinwood Branch Canal in Daisy Nook Country Park

Image: © Martin Clark Taken: Unknown

The remains of the disused Hollinwood Branch Canal pass through Daisy Nook Country Park between Ashton under Lyne and Oldham. There were four locks here (Waterhouses Locks) including this unusual lock staircase. More about the canal can be found at www.hollinwoodcanal.co.uk

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