Cut-off Channel, Methwold Hythe

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Cut-off Channel, Methwold Hythe

Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 26 Dec 2015

This artificial water channel was constructed as part of a post-war scheme to reduce the risk of flooding in the eastern fens from tributaries of the Great Ouse. See also Image

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.526648
Longitude
0.520004