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Rolle Canal Society, River Torridge — 12 July 2026

Rolle Canal Sea Lock

The remarkable sea lock of the Rolle Canal, photographed from the air and on the ground.

North Devon lime industry heritage

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It was a pleasure to join the volunteers for this years guided walk at the Sea Lock at Annery/Weare Giffard. It was very good to meet Hilary and the other enthusiasts.

My drone flight was cut short as John arrived on his Steam Launch and parked up inside the lock and offered me a lift back to Bideford! As we steamed down the Torridge we wondered how long ago the last Steam boat landed at Sea Lock?

360° photo

Step inside this panoramic aerial view and look around Sea Lock:

Sea Lock from above360°Sea Lock from above

Photographs

"Annery Kiln" lime kiln Aerial view of Halfpenny bridge Halfpenny bridge River Torridge meandering RCS sea lock RCS building and crane MV Advance hulk Tree on salt marsh 12 Jul 2026, 15:23 Aerial photo of Sea Lock Canal tub boat wheels Sea Lock entry Lock and bridge Wharf Steam launch approaching lock In the RCS museum Approaching the lock onboard Approaching the lock aerial Departing the lock with an audience John approaching lock Overhead view of Rolle canal sea lock John docking at the lock top down Crane 2 and me in background 12 Jul 2026, 16:02