Canal locks · North West England
Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee
In or near Chester.
Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee — 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
Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee is a place of interest in North Wales. Built or established in 1900, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the Chester North and Neston parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area CH1.
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Place summary
The Graving Lock is a Victorian lock located in North Wales, within the parish of Cheshire West and Chester. Established in 1900, it is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its historical significance in the canal link to the River Dee.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1945, -2.9000
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 4DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Established
- 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26656633 (CC0)
- commons: Lock between the Dee Basin and the Shropshire Union Canal - geograph.org.uk - 678282.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee?
- Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 4DH), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee?
- Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee — Grade II listed canal lock in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 4DH.
- When was Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee built?
- Built or established in 1900.
- Is Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee a listed building?
- Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee free to visit?
- Yes, Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee is free to enter.
- How do I get to Graving Lock on canal link to River Dee?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 4DH.