Boom across River Aire at Castleford

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Boom across River Aire at Castleford

Image: © derek dye Taken: 30 Jan 2012

Situated just below the confluence of the Rivers Aire and Calder at Castleford the boom ensures rivercraft don't fall over the weir just downstream.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.728315
Longitude
-1.357468