Latchford locks (2)
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Latchford locks (2)
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 23 Sep 2025
One of four intermediate sets of locks on the Manchester Ship Canal between Eastham and Salford. This is one of the former intermediate gates of the larger northern lock, no longer in use and left in the open position.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.381291
Longitude
-2.547471