Bratch Locks, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Introduction
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Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 21 Aug 1981
The Bratch locks are a well-known landmark on this popular canal, but some beginners are unsure how to operate them, and delays can be caused. Each lock is a separate entity and should be operated as such. It is NOT a staircase, because a large side pound is provided between the locks. Note the octagonal lock house at the top of the locks.