Stokesley Flood Diversion Channel
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Stokesley Flood Diversion Channel by Mick Garratt as part of the Geograph project.
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Stokesley Flood Diversion Channel
Image: © Mick Garratt Taken: 26 Mar 2007
Built in the late 70s to relieve the pressure on the River Leven during times of high water levels. Stokesley was prone severe flooding.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.468919
Longitude
-1.168946