Bramwith Lock east chamber
Introduction
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Bramwith Lock east chamber
Image: © Jonathan Wilkins Taken: 28 Oct 2011
When the Stainforth and Keadby Canal was built, the locks were of conventional dimensions. The use of compartment boat 'trains' on the nearby canals led to the lengthening of this lock in 1932, to enable compartment boats to reach Hatfield Main Colliery. The maximum craft dimension is 229 feet on a beam of 20 feet, while the short chamber (retained to save water when short boats are passing through) can pass 61 feet.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.593044
Longitude
-1.070493