2015

SK7897 : Warping Drain

taken 9 years ago, near to Graizelound, North Lincolnshire, England

This is 1 of 6 images, with title Warping Drain in this square
Warping Drain
Warping Drain
Many of these drains were constructed by the Dutchman Cornelius Vermuyden in the 17th century. He demonstrated how flooding of the tidal Trent could be used to deposit 'warp' (fertile sediment) onto the land.

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SK7897, 36 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Tim Heaton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 24 July, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 20 August, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 780 976 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:28.1884N 0:49.5128W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 782 977
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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