The River Colne Barrier, Wivenhoe
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The River Colne Barrier, Wivenhoe
Image: © Roger Jones Taken: 6 May 2013
The Colne Barrier was built in 1994 to protect parts of Colchester, Wivenhoe and Rowhedge, vulnerable to tidal surges from the North Sea. The barrier is 8m high and 130m long, with a navigation opening of 30m.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.852521
Longitude
0.962788