2014

SO9988 : Oldbury Locks

taken 10 years ago, near to Oldbury, Sandwell, England

Oldbury Locks
Oldbury Locks
There are six locks here leading up from the BCN (Birmingham Canal Navigations) old main line to the highest point on the BCN network - a summit level at 511ft. This is really a canal strictly for enthusiasts - after coming up the locks through industrial surroundings there is nothing much to do other than turn round and go back down again. The pond weed and rubbish in the water are testimony to the lack of use. Still, the locks are not heavy and, for the observant, there is plenty of interest.

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SO9988, 95 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Stephen McKay   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 9 August, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 14 August, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 9945 8888 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:29.8695N 2:0.5718W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 9945 8883
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NORTH (about 0 degrees)
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