Rochdale Canal Lock#53 (Blue Pits New Lock)
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Rochdale Canal Lock#53 (Blue Pits New Lock)
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 12 Oct 2012
Before the construction of the M62, the original lock#53 was further north (on the other side of the motorway) where the canal dropped 9 feet. Following the construction of the M62, the old lock was abandoned and the canal was allowed to stay level, diverted under the motorway via a new channel. The new lock 53 (Blue Pits New Lock) was then constructed to the south of the motorway (see http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk/rochdale/rc54.htm for more details).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.583488
Longitude
-2.177141