John wrote:
> George asked:
> 
> Received the question below in an email. Anyone have the answer?
> 
> ------- Forwarded message follows -------
> 
> <snip>
> This summer on a section from Fradley towards Rugby we noticed small
> doors in the sides of several bridge abutments. What were they for?
> <snip>
> 
> Are they not for keeping the boards in, that are used to dam the canal?

(Known as stop planks.)

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Martin Clark

Pennine Waterways Website    http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk

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