Caen Hill Flight, Kennet and Avon Canal
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Caen Hill Flight, Kennet and Avon Canal
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 17 Mar 2018
Looking down the iconic flight of 16 locks at Caen Hill. Although not arranged as a staircase, the locks are so close together that it was necessary to construct large side pounds between each lock. The locks were opened in 1810 allowing the canal to be used as a through route between the Thames and Bristol.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.352395
Longitude
-2.018906