The site of a breach in the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
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The site of a breach in the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
Image: © Raymond Knapman Taken: 26 Jul 2012
The breach occurred in 1936 and effectively cut off the branch to Bury. The concrete canal bank is seen exposed and metal strengthening rails protrude in the undergrowth.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.554997
Longitude
-2.371895