Canal locks · West Midlands
Barge Lock No 2
In or near Worcester.
Barge Lock No 2 — canal lock No 2 on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barge Lock No 2 is a place of interest in Worcestershire, the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Worcester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area WR1.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barge Lock No 2 is a Grade II listed lock located in the West Midlands, Worcestershire, within the unparished area of Worcester. It is part of the River Teme SSSI, indicating its significance in terms of natural conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1832, -2.2216
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Worcester
- Parish
- Worcester, unparished area
- Postcode
- WR1 2BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worcester
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Foregate Street — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26669192 (CC0)
- commons: Barge Lock No 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barge Lock No 2?
- Barge Lock No 2 is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR1 2BF), in the parish of Worcester, unparished area.
- What is Barge Lock No 2?
- Barge Lock No 2 — canal lock No 2 on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Barge Lock No 2?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR1 2BF.
- Is Barge Lock No 2 a listed building?
- Barge Lock No 2 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barge Lock No 2 a protected site?
- Yes — Barge Lock No 2 is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Barge Lock No 2 free to visit?
- Yes, Barge Lock No 2 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barge Lock No 2?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR1 2BF.