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This sluice was built in 1957 and is used to divert water from the River Cam and the Fens to a flood relief channel, discharging at Kings Lynn. There are still many sluices which help to control flooding and divert water away from important areas.

A.G.Wright sluice

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This sluice was built in 1957 and is used to divert water from the River Cam and the Fens to a flood relief channel, discharging at Kings Lynn. There are still many sluices which help to control flooding and divert water away from important areas.

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4th Aug 2009

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 Geography, History

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 Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

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