The Hodder and Thirlmere Aqueduct Access Gates
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Valves are positioned at intervals along the aqueduct to enable water flow to be stopped in case of bursts.They are also very useful to gate spotters as they are a give away of the aqueducts exact position


Brighouse - Yorkshire



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So called Wells were constructed in the form of squat stone buildings


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North Wells - built where cut and cover or tunnel changed to pipeline - in the event of a burst valves could be closed to allow repairs

South Wells - built where a pipeline changes to cut and cover - in the event of a burst valves could be closed to allow repairs