2017

SP5968 : Side pond paddles in use on the Watford staircase

taken 7 years ago, near to Watford, West Northamptonshire, England

Side pond paddles in use on the Watford staircase
Side pond paddles in use on the Watford staircase
The red paddle is raised, filling the lower lock from the side pond. Then the white paddle will be raised, emptying the upper lock into the same side pond. When the water is at the same level in both locks, the boat will move from Lock 3 to Lock 4.

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Geographical Context: Canals Canal: Side Pond Old Grand Union Lock Paddle Gear Primary Subject: Lock other tags: Canal Staircase Staircase Locks Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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Photographer
Christine Johnstone   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 2 September, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 15 September, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5927 6876 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:18.8255N 1:7.9194W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5928 6876
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