4th April 2009
My log records that we left our Shardlow mooring at 0745 (must have had a lie-in). It also records that Weston Lock is fierce! Many of the locks at this (Trent) end of the Trent and Mersey have metal flaps which hang over the top gate sluices. I suppose their function is to direct the flow downwards to avoid flooding boats.
(In the interests of accuracy I ought to point out that although the top photo is of Weston Lock no. 4, the bottom photo must be Aston Lock no. 3.)
Ansty
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A bit late getting away this morning, but when we did it was a still,
bright, cold start and the frost in the shade hasn’t cleared all day. We
did encoun...
4 hours ago
3 comments:
Good photos again!
Thanks! I do appreciate your comments!
Thanks to you too for your answers to my questions. Shardlow is now on my wish list of places to visit!
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