Flood defences, Morpeth
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Flood defences, Morpeth
Image: © Jim Barton Taken: 28 Sep 2017
A flood wall and flood gate by the River Wansbeck. In September 2008 1000 homes and businesses were flooded. Subsequently a flood protection scheme was planned and completed in 2015.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.16784
Longitude
-1.694491