Former gunpowder store on the River Avon
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Former gunpowder store on the River Avon
Image: © Dr Duncan Pepper Taken: 21 Jun 2013
Now a private residence but in times past the harbour authorities in Bristol were understandably nervous about stocks of gunpowder in a crowded harbour so ships were expected to offload it here before progressing up river. The loading derrick is still clearly visible.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.485911
Longitude
-2.667042