Flood embankment protecting houses in Silcoates Street
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Flood embankment protecting houses in Silcoates Street
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 10 Jan 2021
Wrenthorpe and Alverthorpe meadows are a local nature reserve and form part of a flood reduction scheme. After very heavy rain, stored floodwater may flow down this slope into Balne Beck. The low embankment then protects the houses.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.690331
Longitude
-1.518413