Canal locks · North West England
Church Locks No. 48
In or near Barthomley.
Church Locks No. 48 — Grade II listed canal lock in Church Lawton, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Alsager · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Church Locks No. 48 is a place of interest in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1775, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The original architect was Thomas Telford. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Alsager, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area ST7.
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Place summary
Church Locks No. 48 is a Georgian lock located in Odd Rode, West Midlands, with the postcode ST7. Established in 1775, it is a Grade II listed building designed by the notable engineer Thomas Telford.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1012, -2.2719
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Odd Rode
- Postcode
- ST7 3QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Established
- 1775
- Nearest railway station
- Alsager — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q59164607 (CC0)
- commons: Church Locks No. 48.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church Locks No. 48?
- Church Locks No. 48 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 3QL), in the parish of Odd Rode.
- What is Church Locks No. 48?
- Church Locks No. 48 — Grade II listed canal lock in Church Lawton, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church Locks No. 48?
- The nearest railway station is Alsager, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST7 3QL.
- When was Church Locks No. 48 built?
- Built or established in 1775. Designed by Thomas Telford.
- Is Church Locks No. 48 a listed building?
- Church Locks No. 48 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church Locks No. 48 free to visit?
- Yes, Church Locks No. 48 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church Locks No. 48?
- The nearest railway station is Alsager, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 3QL.