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Old Champlain Canal Weighlock at Waterford |
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The old Champlain Canal had a weighlock at Waterford to determine the weight of loaded canal boats. It's completely overgrown and nothing remains but the canal itself and the sidewall. This is the southern entrance to the weighlock.
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Seen here is the north entrance to the weighlock, in this heavily forested area.
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The weighlock itself doesn't offer much to see but the Canal Trailway is beautiful and makes for a lovely morning walk.
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During the winter of 2006-07, this section of canal was drained, offering a rare glimpse of the old stonework that is normally submerged. Note the inscription " 1862 " carved in the stone on the south entrance here. Just above the date, half obliterated on the broken stones, appears the name "W.I. SKINNER", who was the Canal Commissioner at that time. This photo by Howard Ohlhous.
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This is the north entrance to the Weighlock. Normally only the dark-colored top row of stones is visible above the water level. This photo by Howard Ohlhous.
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