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Grafton, Wiltshire KAC34.40 |
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KandAC mile 34
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The latest set of lock gates here were built by British Waterways
Board, Northwich, Cheshire, 1997.
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The lock is 34 miles 40 chains from Reading.
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rise |
4ft9ins & 8ft9ins (if the upper pound is high) |
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depth of water, full |
4ft5ins & 8ft5ins (ditto) |
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depth of water, empty |
6ft0ins |
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length |
73ft?ins |
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width |
14ft5ins |
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The pound above lock 61 can get too full, and you get an undesirable
waterfall over the upper gates.
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Too much water; notice the cill sign.
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Sluice gear for the gate paddle, geared to make it easier.
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Lock 61 from the westwards.
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Another high speed train passing lock 61.
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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