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Upper Broad Lock, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The_Senior_Crabbes
N 52° 20.224 W 002° 16.811
30U E 549043 N 5798773
Upper Broad Lock, Stourport-on-Severn
Waymark Code: WMW7TJ
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/21/2017
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This lock provides access between the upper and lower canal basins in Stourport. As in waymark WMW7TA narrow boats are discouraged from using this lock due to excessive water wastage. They use the staircase lock in waymark WMVF23.
Waterway Name: Stourport Canal Basins

Connected Points:
While in theory this lock provides access to the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal for any boats narrow enough, in fact it is only used for access to the lower and upper canal basins.


Type: Lock

Date Opened: 01/01/1771

Elevation Difference (meters): 4.00

Site Status: Operational

Web Site: [Web Link]

Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed

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