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.)

-- 
Martin Clark

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

That's them ... thank you Martin (I had a senior moment)

John  nb Charlotte Rose

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