Stop gate on the Blackwater Aqueduct
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Stop gate on the Blackwater Aqueduct by David Martin as part of the Geograph project.
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Stop gate on the Blackwater Aqueduct
Image: © David Martin Taken: 3 Oct 2022
The gate can be raised to stop the canal and is paired with another at the opposite end of the aqueduct. Slots for stop planks have also been provided. The water level is currently very low.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.25488
Longitude
-0.730628