Gailey Bridge 79 and Round House, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Introduction
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Gailey Bridge 79 and Round House, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 20 Aug 1981
Gailey Lock and wharf are just the other side of the bridge, which carries Watling Street. now the A5. This was once a very busy spot on the canal and the lock house was built as seen so that the lock keeper could keep himself well apprised of approaching traffic - by road and by water.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.691225
Longitude
-2.119797