Turnover Bridge, Grand Union Canal, Chessetts Wood

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Turnover Bridge, Grand Union Canal, Chessetts Wood by David Stowell as part of the Geograph project.

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Turnover Bridge, Grand Union Canal, Chessetts Wood

Image: © David Stowell Taken: 21 Aug 2005

This bridge's primary function is to allow the towpath to change from one side of the canal to the other. Note how the towpath goes through the bridgehole before crossing over, this allowing the towing horses to continue walking without having to drop the towline.

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