Springfield Lock & Basin
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Springfield Lock & Basin by Glyn Baker as part of the Geograph project.
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Springfield Lock & Basin
Image: © Glyn Baker Taken: 13 Apr 2017
The interpretation board by the humpback bridge in the background declares that the lift bridge to the basin was designed by noted nineteenth century canal builder John Rennie. Looking at the materials making up the current bridge I have a feeling this is a case of Robert The Bruce’s Axe/Trigger’s Broom ….five new heads and four new handles!
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Image Location
Latitude
51.729203
Longitude
0.485241