Canal locks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirkstall Lock
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Kirkstall Lock — lock in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkstall Lock is a place of interest in Yorkshire. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Leeds West and Pudsey parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area LS5.
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Official information
Kirkstall Abbey is a historic site featuring the ruins of a Cistercian monastery founded in 1152. Visitors can explore the abbey's architecture and enjoy the surrounding parkland, which often hosts various events and activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkstall Lock is a Grade II listed lock located in Leeds, Yorkshire. It forms part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The lock is a notable example of industrial heritage within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8185, -1.6119
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS5 3EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds West and Pudsey
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley — 1.1 km
- Official site
- museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26655906 (CC0)
- commons: Kirkstall Lock - geograph.org.uk - 77332.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkstall Lock?
- Kirkstall Lock is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS5 3EG), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Kirkstall Lock?
- Kirkstall Lock — lock in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Kirkstall Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS5 3EG.
- Is Kirkstall Lock a listed building?
- Kirkstall Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirkstall Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkstall Lock is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kirkstall Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkstall Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkstall Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS5 3EG.