Bishopton Lock near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Bishopton Lock near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire by Roger D Kidd as part of the Geograph project.
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Bishopton Lock near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 24 Aug 2012
The gate has been left open because a narrowboat is approaching from the right. Usually all gates are closed after use to reduce leakage of water, which can sometimes be in short supply. Another boat is waiting below the lock until the bottom gate opens and the first boat leaves the chamber.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.202997
Longitude
-1.728963