Kiora Radial Gates, Nazeing Marsh
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Kiora Radial Gates, Nazeing Marsh
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 15 Aug 2003
Part of the river management infrastructure on the River Lee Flood Relief Channel, these massive gates can be quickly lowered or opened to control water levels in a flood event.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.728637
Longitude
-0.009036