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Mooring post

Mooring or Strapping Post on the  Bridgewater Canal opposite The Sanctuary Cafe (2023).A strapping post was used to slow the boats down by throwing a rope over it and bringing it to a halt. Note the cut out in the sandstone outcrop. 

Image details

Location Lymm
Photographer Alan Taylor
Donor Alan Taylor
Era 1960s
Medium Coloured photograph
Image Reference LH04740
Copyright Owner Alan Taylor