Ropemarks on Bridge #2
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Ropemarks on Bridge #2
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 8 May 2015
In the earlier days of the Peak Forest Canal barges were hauled by horses. When passing under bridges the towlines would often rub against the corners leave rope marks in the stone.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.470951
Longitude
-2.102251