from Brigham Bridge to Snakeholme Lock
These Photographs were taken during the installation of the replacement bridge at Brigham. The cruise from Brigham Bridge to Snakeholme Lock took place on the
25th June 2002 after the removal of the fixed bridge. Access through the bridge hole was only available for from noon until 8pm. The distance from Brigham to
Snakeholme Lock is approximately one and a half miles.
Looking back at the bridge hole as work continues on the modification of the bridge abutment.
Looking back towards the bridge hole as as the contractors continue with the ground work in preparation for the Brigham side abutment.
After passing through the bridge the canal meanders through a tree lined section for approximately half a mile.
Out of the tree lined section and ahead the straight (approximately 1 mile) up to Snakeholme lock.
At the trout farm out fall below Snakeholme lock, at present a silt bar comes out from this out fall (only soft silt). A clear channel was found against the left hand bank hard up against the trees. Above the out fall the canal width is restricted by weed
Into the narrow weeded section, Snakeholme lock ahead..
Arrival at the dam below Snakeholme lock. The dam was put in place during the fitting of the new bottom gates and will be removed as soon as stop plank grooves have been fitted.
Looking back at the dam below the bottom chamber at Snakeholme lock. We made it with no problems with water depth or weeds.
The end ... for now.