River Lee Navigation: Pickett's Lock
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River Lee Navigation: Pickett's Lock
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 6 Oct 2010
Pickett's Lock is No. 15 on the Navigation and the original structure was rebuilt in 1855. It is capable of taking barges of up to 130 tons. There was a lot of surface weed in the lock at the time which is a hazard for boat users to contend with.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.626069
Longitude
-0.032457