Weighton Lock
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Weighton Lock by Graham Hogg as part of the Geograph project.
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Weighton Lock
Image: © Graham Hogg Taken: 26 Jun 2017
A bi-directional (tidal) lock linking the Market Weighton Canal to the Humber Estuary. Built in 1773, repaired in 1826 and restored in 1994 it is maintained by the Environment Agency to maintain suitable water levels in the canal. It is rarely used by powered craft (apparently the cost is prohibitive).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.719946
Longitude
-0.67671