Plank Lane swing bridge
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Plank Lane swing bridge by Graham Horn as part of the Geograph project.
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Plank Lane swing bridge
Image: © Graham Horn Taken: 19 Aug 2007
Yes this title is correct. It is still know as Plank Lane swing bridge, even though it is now a lift (or bascule) bridge. The bridge is being lowered after we have passed underneath. There is a bridge keeper on duty here from 0800 to 2000 in the summer. Because of the high volume of road traffic (controlled by railway-level-crossing-type barriers) it cannot be operated by the boater. Compare this picture of the bridge in its closed position Image]
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Image Location
Latitude
53.492523
Longitude
-2.557645