The New Cut
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The New Cut by Chris Heaton as part of the Geograph project.
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The New Cut
Image: © Chris Heaton Taken: 20 Mar 2007
Looking towards Gaol Ferry Bridge from Bedminster Bridge. The new cut was dug in the early 19th Century to divert the tidal Avon and allow the Floating Harbour to be enclosed. Taken at high tide on one of the highest tides of the year (an equinoctial spring tide).
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Image Location
Latitude
51.446174
Longitude
-2.599408