Moses Dock Sluice Gate - Lower Pennington, Hampshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 50° 44.383 W 001° 32.221
30U E 603227 N 5621901
This historic sluice gate is part of the system of waterways which were used to bring boats laden with coal to the boiling vessels of the old saltworkings.
Waymark Code: WMCQ7F
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/02/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The sluice gate is in good order and can be crossed as part of the footpath bridge over the water. The reflections in the water are superb here with the serene water managed by tidal flaps and gates, such as this one.

More information can be seen on WMCPNT.
Name of Waterway.: Moses Creek

Roughly when was the Waterway created?: Originally in the Roman Era

Is this waterway working?: Working

What is the condition of the sluice gate?: Excellent working order

What is/was the water used for?: Mining
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