Devizes - Caen Hill Locks
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Devizes - Caen Hill Locks
Image: © Chris Talbot Taken: 29 Dec 2011
This is one of the side ponds that refill the locks with water as boats pass through. Built in 1810 this flight of 16 successive locks is one of the most impressive on the UK’s waterways and forms part of the Devizes flight of 29 locks. They are designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument – the same level of heritage protection given to Stonehenge.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.351675
Longitude
-2.02149