Virtual Journey - Wombwell to Barnsley (3)

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Lock 17, Stairfoot flight, Dearne and Dove Canal The remains of Lock 17, the top lock of the Stairfoot flight, can just be seen in the undergrowth. The offside wall of the lock chamber is visible in the centre of the picture. This is now private land. Immediately above this lock was the junction from which the Worsborough Branch led off to the south.
Caulk Lane, Dearne and Dove Canal A few yards further on from Stairfoot Locks and Junction is a short section of canal in water.
Caulk Lane, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking back towards Stairfoot Locks.
Caulk Lane, Dearne and Dove Canal After a hundred yards or so the canal has been infilled.
Caulk Lane, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking east from the site of Caulk or Cork Bridge, where Caulk Lane crossed the canal.
Caulk Lane, Dearne and Dove Canal The site of the dropped bridge carrying Caulk Lane, looking east.
Stairfoot, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking west from Caulk Lane towards Stairfoot. The canal channel is intact but dry.
Stairfoot, Dearne and Dove Canal Continuing westwards.
Stairfoot, Dearne and Dove Canal There is a small amount of water in the canal bed.
Stairfoot, Dearne and Dove Canal The dry canal passes around the back of the Tesco store towards the one-way system at Stairfoot.
Stairfoot, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking east at the rear of Tesco.
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