Barking flood barrier

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Across the mouth of Barking Creek (River Roding)

The Barking Barrier, on Barking Creek at the confluence of the River Thames and Roding, comprises of a 38.6 metre wide, 320 ton navigable gate and three smaller 12 metre non-navigable low level wing gates, which are provided to maintain the natural river level.
The navigation opening at Barking is closed by a 38 metre wheel mounted vertical lift gate which, when open, is stored 34 metres above the high water to provide clearance for boats.
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Coordinates:   51°30'56"N   0°5'49"E
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