Wash House Lock and footbridge [1]
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Wash House Lock and footbridge [1]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 2 Jun 2018
Seen from below, this lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal was built circa 1800 and restored in 1971. The lock is listed, grade II, with details at: https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1395967. The footbridge, circa 1815, was one of the bridges placed across the new canal to link the recent developments along the slopes of Bathwick Hill with the city. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1395959
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Image Location
Latitude
51.377045
Longitude
-2.351525