Canal locks · North West England
Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin
In or near Chester.
Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin — Grade II listed canal lock in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1900. Constructed primarily of sandstone. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed canal lock in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1933°, -2.8997°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Lock is a Victorian lock located in North Wales, connecting the River Dee to Chester Basin. Established in 1900, it is a Grade II listed building and is part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Dee.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1933, -2.8997
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 4JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Established
- 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26656632 (CC0)
- commons: Lock gates under South View Road - geograph.org.uk - 678260.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin?
- Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 4JQ), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin?
- Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin — Grade II listed canal lock in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 4JQ.
- When was Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin built?
- Built or established in 1900.
- Is Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin a listed building?
- Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Lock on canal link from River Dee to Chester Basin?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 4JQ.