Peter Stockdale wrote... >There is evidence of them at some locks and it would seem improbable >and impractible that they would not be provided originally at all >locks. >Oxford Road lock was in my experience the worst "flooder" of the lot. >I feel sure that the building on the off towpath side opposite is >responsible for the loss of its bywash. > >Perhaps Martin C. will shed his expertise on the matter as has >already been mentioned.
Perhaps Martin C will be embarrassed at his failing to meet with expectations! I have just said in another reply that you are more likely to know than me! Looking through my recent(ish) photos, the only thing I can spot which might be evidence is something that looks a bit like an overspill hole above Lock 86 (Canal Street) http://www.auluk.freeserve.co.uk/pictures/canalst.jpg (on the right of the photo) but the lip of this is higher than the tops of the gates! -- Martin Clark Internet Boaters' Database http://www.boaterweb.co.uk Pennine Waterways Website http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk
