Old Cut, River Ouse
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Old Cut, River Ouse
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 26 Aug 2012
The original meander of the river that was loped off during the straightening in the 1860s creating Denton Island in the process. Now used as mooring for small pleasure craft this cut also contains a number of chandleries and boat yards, one straight ahead and one on the island.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.795428
Longitude
0.048386