taken 9 years ago, near to Cockermouth, Cumbria, England
Flood gates behind Market Street
Part of Cockermouth's £4.4m flood risk management scheme, which was officially opened in June 2013.
Nine flood gates were installed around the town. At this location, the road out of Riverside car park, new flood walls were also built behind the properties.
NY1230 : Ruin, Brewery Lane, Cockermouth This is the base of a windmill, which ground bark for a local tannery. It's a listed building, but permission was refused a couple of years ago to rebuild it as a house. Much more of the tower was still standing 15-20 years ago.