Confluence of River Calder and Hebden Water at Black Pit

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Confluence of River Calder and Hebden Water at Black Pit

Image: © Phil Champion Taken: 2 Jul 2006

This photo was taken after torrential rain caused flooding throughout the upper Calder Valley, and the river had risen 5 feet in just 20 minutes. Photo taken from the towpath of the Rochdale Canal which crosses the river on an aqueduct.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.740281
Longitude
-2.01664