Stanking Planks: Stratford upon Avon Canal

Not many planks are stored canalside any longer as too many were taken for firewood so most are now stored at Hatton.

Planks at Wootton Wawen boat yard


Unused strtucture at lock 15



Old iron stanking plank holder at lock 27.


Old iron stanking plank holder at lock 39 - Bearley lock

Store at northern end of Edstone aqueduct


Store at southern end of Wootton Wawen aqueduct

Stanking planks about to be used at lock 30 in March 2017 - the 97 1/2 indicates the length in inches.


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