Roving bridge at Lock No.7 (1)
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Roving bridge at Lock No.7 (1)
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 7 Aug 2013
See also http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3592988 . An unusual version of a roving bridge, designed to carry the towpath from one side of the canal to the other. Normally they form a spiral enabling the move to be made without unhitching the horse, but in this case it would have been necessary. However, the location immediately adjacent to a lock would have meant that it was not so critical here. The metal sheeting was clearly intended to ensure smooth passage of the tow rope - note the grooves worn into the iron uprights. The lock and bridge are Listed Grade II.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.485662
Longitude
-2.197831