Former Derby Canal Recreational Route, Sandiacre Lock Area
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Former Derby Canal Recreational Route, Sandiacre Lock Area
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 17 Feb 2013
This path heads off into the distance along the route of the most easterly segment of the former Derby Canal. In the 1960s the canal was sealed off beneath the Lock Lane humped-backed bridge immediately behind the photographer. It was subsequently drained and filled-in to create a recreational activity route. The Derby Canal's former "Sandiacre Bottom Lock" was located beneath the photographer's feet, whereas the former "Sandiacre Top Lock" is now buried 100 yards ahead. A farmhouse existed on the left-hand side between these former lock locations that became licensed as "The Boat Inn" in 1845. It was apparently 'closed-up' in 1940 when it was destroyed by fire.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.916842
Longitude
-1.285511