Canal locks · North West England
Fifth Lock
In or near Glasson Dock.
Fifth Lock — lock in Thurnham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fifth Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "lock in Thurnham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.9900°, -2.8197°.
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Place summary
Fifth Lock is a Grade II listed lock located in North-West England. It is part of the canal system and exemplifies the engineering of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9900, -2.8197
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Thurnham
- Postcode
- LA2 0BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26327007 (CC0)
- commons: Fifth Lock, Lancaster Canal.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fifth Lock?
- Fifth Lock is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0BD), in the parish of Thurnham.
- What is Fifth Lock?
- Fifth Lock — lock in Thurnham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Fifth Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 6.6 km away. The nearest town is Glasson Dock. Drivers can use postcode LA2 0BD.
- Is Fifth Lock a listed building?
- Fifth Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fifth Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Fifth Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fifth Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0BD.