Oxford Canal: The Barby Straight
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Oxford Canal: The Barby Straight
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 6 Jul 2013
The Barby Straight was created when various contour-hugging meanders of the canal were eliminated in the 1820s in order to speed up traffic along the cut.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.341501
Longitude
-1.216729