taken 18 years ago, near to Wigan, England
Under repair
The lock is awaiting the fitting of new gates. The Wigan Flight is usually closed during the winter, as at least one set of the 42 pairs of gates on the 21 locks (which take the canal up over 200 feet) needs replacing or repairing each year. Lock four is visible below.
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