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Watling Street Bridge Winding Hole

 
Watling Street, Daventry NN6 7PW, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Watling Street Bridge Winding Hole is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) between Watford Staircase (Lock No 3 to Lock No 6) (1 mile and 2 locks to the northwest) and Norton Junction (Junction of Grand Union Leicester Section with Main Line) (1 mile and 2½ furlongs to the south).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Watford Staircase is Watford Railway Bridge No 5A; 2½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Norton Junction is Watling Street Bridge No 5; ¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

You may be able to wind here, but it is not a full-length winding hole, being only suitable for boats up to 55 feet and 9 inches long.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Watford Railway Bridge No 5A

 Costa Coffee
 McDonalds
 Cashpoint
 BP
 BP Ultimate Diesel
 
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Navigational Notes

There are signs some distance either side of the winding hole giving a max boat length of 17 metres (which is 55' 9"; who measures a boat's length in metres?!). Don't be misled into thinking the signs show the location of the winding hole itself; it's obvious once you reach it.

 
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External websites
 Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Norton Junction

Norton Junction Bridge No 11 mile, 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Norton Sanitary Station1 mile, 4 furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Braunston Stop5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Braunston Road Bridge No 915 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Braunston Services5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Stowe Hill Water Point6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Water Point
Dunchurch Pools Marina8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Wigrams Turn Marina10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks
Calcutt Marina11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Gayton Services13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
Hillmorton Water Point13 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Water Point

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Watford Pumping Station6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Watford Top Lock No 71 mile, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crick Wharf3 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Yelvertoft Marina5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Yelvertoft Wharf5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
North Kilworth Marina14 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
North Kilworth Wharf14 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Norton Junction

Norton Sanitary Station1 mile, 4 furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Braunston Stop5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Braunston Services5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Church Street Aqueduct6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Church Street Aqueduct
Dunchurch Pools Marina8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Wigrams Turn Marina10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station12 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Gayton Services13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
Hillmorton Bridge No 7113 miles and 8 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Bridge No 71
Waterside Café17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Waterside Café
Newbold Wharf17 miles, 1 furlong and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Newbold Wharf
Stoke Bruerne Services18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Bascote Bridge No 2715 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Bascote Bridge No 27
Northampton Marina18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Northampton Marina

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Watford Top Lock No 71 mile, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crick Wharf3 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Yelvertoft Wharf5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
North Kilworth Marina14 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Welford Basin and Wharf15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Norton Junction

Norton Sanitary Station1 mile, 4 furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Braunston Road Bridge No 915 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Braunston Services5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Dunchurch Pools Marina8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Wigrams Turn Marina10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station12 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Gayton Services13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
Hillmorton Bridge No 7113 miles and 8 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Bridge No 71
Clifton Wharf14 miles, 5 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Clifton Wharf
Rugby Visitor Moorings15 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Rugby Visitor Moorings
Stoke Bruerne Services18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Northampton Marina18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Northampton Marina
Fosse Wharf18 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Fosse Wharf

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Watford Top Lock No 71 mile, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crick Wharf3 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Yelvertoft Marina5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Welford Basin and Wharf15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Norton Junction

Welton Haven Marina3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Welton Hythe Marina7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Norton Junction1 mile, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Whilton Marina2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton Marina
Braunston Marina (western entrance)5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Marina (western entrance)
Braunston Turn5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn
Wolfamcote Winding Hole6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wolfamcote Winding Hole
Weedon Wharf6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Weedon Wharf
High House Wharf Winding Hole7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to High House Wharf Winding Hole
Thick Thorne House Winding Hole9 miles, 5½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Thick Thorne House Winding Hole
Heyford Winding Hole9 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Heyford Winding Hole
Heyford Fields Marina9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Heyford Fields Marina
Napton Junction10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction

In the direction of Foxton Junction

On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Ashby's Bridge Winding Hole1 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crick Marina Entrance No 33 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crick Marina Entrance No 23 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crick Marina Entrance No 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Cracks Hill Winding Hole4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Elkington Bridge Winding Hole9 miles and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Norton Junction

Welton Haven Marina3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Welton Hythe Marina7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf7 miles, 1 furlong and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Dunchurch Pools Marina8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Barby Moorings10 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Barby Moorings
Wigrams Turn Marina10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)11 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Blisworth Marina13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Gayton Marina13 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Marina
Stockton Top Marina13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Clifton Wharf14 miles, 5 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Clifton Wharf
Falls Bridge Wharf17 miles, 6 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Falls Bridge Wharf

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Yelvertoft Marina5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
North Kilworth Marina14 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Grand Union Canal] summit level under a bridge adjacent to Marsworth Top Lock and is currently navigable for just over a mile to moorings and a winding hole; it has restoration [Wendover Arm Canal] project, the first 1.3 miles (2 km) from the junction at Bulbourne to a winding hole near Little Tring Farm, was completed and reopened in 2005. Using Bentonite [Ashby Canal] Waterway Recovery Group. In 2015, bridge 62, once known as Faulks Bridge, was reinstated, and a 50-foot (15 m) winding hole was constructed just beyond it [Ruxley] continues to a junction and bridge over the A2 road, Rochester Way, as Bexley High Street and Bourne Road, before meeting Watling Street at Crayford. To the southeast [Eglinton Country Park] stork, black swan and a amazingly a flamingo! This was reported by Charlie Watling of Kilwinning around 2005. Hedgehogs, foxes, moles, otters, pipistrelle
 
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