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Manchester Dock Lock Gates Uncovered

Photographs © John H. Luxton 2007

As part of the ongoing work on the site of Manchester Dock, Liverpool Archaeologists have now uncovered the inner lock gates believed to have been constructed of Greenheart - a heavy duty timber used for marine construction. These photographs were taken on February 10, 2007.

Manchester Dock Site Photographs January 27, 2007

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