Kennet and Avon Canal, Limpley Stoke: canal bed under repair
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Kennet and Avon Canal, Limpley Stoke: canal bed under repair
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 25 Sep 1977
The canal bed along this stretch had been notoriously prone to water loss by seepage, so when the canal was being restored he opportunity was taken to put in a plastic liner. The photograph shows the canal as prepared for this to be put in.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.348291
Longitude
-2.312824