Dee Branch locks on the Shropshire Union Canal
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Dee Branch locks on the Shropshire Union Canal
Image: © Eirian Evans Taken: 1 Mar 2012
This area of the canal has had a recent makeover with many new developments. The locks here provide access to the river Dee but it is only navigable at high tide by prior arrangement. The area is now known as Earl's Port.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.19262
Longitude
-2.901438