East Ogwell flood defences
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The photograph on this page of East Ogwell flood defences by Gwen and James Anderson as part of the Geograph project.
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East Ogwell flood defences
Image: © Gwen and James Anderson Taken: 22 Jul 2007
The valley sides of this small stream have been used for housing. The development being built in the 1980s. The stream itself has been culverted through much of the development. The large green bank in the centre of the picture is part of the flood defences on the stream (a tributary to the river Lemon) which form part of the wider flood management system in the area. Highweek Church is visible on the prominent spur on the horizon.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.522512
Longitude
-3.622798