Milepeg on the Gloucester to Sharpness canal
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Milepeg on the Gloucester to Sharpness canal
Image: © Mr Red Taken: 14 Oct 2020
The towpath in the area of Hempstead deviates slightly from the canal edge near modern housing (Soren Larsen Way). The mile marker was re-instated during the building of the estate. The canal was originally called the Gloucester - Berkeley Canal. Gloucester 1 / Sharpness 15 Milestone Society National ID: GSC-01
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Image Location
Latitude
51.85045
Longitude
-2.260649