Flood Defence, Cannock.
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Flood Defence, Cannock.
Image: © Mick Malpass Taken: 27 May 2011
These Flood Gates were put in to stop flooding farther down & on the A5. If there is a great deal of water coming through, the Gates can be closed & the area behind them is allowed to fill without problem.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.687238
Longitude
-2.020077