The Caul (weir) on the River Annan
Introduction
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The Caul (weir) on the River Annan
Image: © John Chroston Taken: 2 Oct 2014
The caul (or weir) was designed to hold back the water in order for it be pumped to Chapelcross Nuclear Power Station. The water was also used by ICI for in their factory at Powfoot.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.002297
Longitude
-3.267382