A Caen Hill Lock - one of many by wjames
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Description
The dramatic change in height of the land at Caen Hill resulted in the need for 16 locks to be built in close succession. The locks and ponds were the last stretch of the Kennet & Avon Canal to be built in 1810 and are said to look like a gaint's backbone or a huge staircase. they are designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument - the same level of heritage protection given to Stonehenge.
Comments (10)
mininessie
great shot!
jayfar
Nice shot of this historic lock system.
Richardphotos
outstanding landscape and so interesting
durleybeachbum
Somewhere else I must visit..Who needs foreign holidays! Excellent shot.
junilau
wow great shot
MrsRatbag
I do love locks; great capture!
MrsLubner
Very interesting shot. I find so many things to look at here.
kbrog
Great capture! Must look really cool when they start to open.
jocko500
love to look at locks too. wonderful shot
watchman2005
Lovely shot!!!