2021

SX9489 : Raised bridge over Exeter Canal

taken 3 years ago, near to Countess Wear, Devon, England

Raised bridge over Exeter Canal
Raised bridge over Exeter Canal
The bridge at Bridge Road (Exeter old by-pass) opened to allow the newly built ship "Bata Nam Brathairean" to depart for Stornoway; the Topsham ferryboat followed through
Exeter Canal

Built in the 1560, this is one of the oldest canals in Britain. It was built to allow the port of Exeter access to the sea, bypassing the Quay downstream at Topsham. LinkExternal link


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Geographical Context: Roads, Road transport Canals Primary Subject: Bridge
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SX9489, 193 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Smith   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 24 March, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 7 April, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9401 8940 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:41.6735N 3:30.1203W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 93914 89484
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Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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