Historic bridges · West Midlands
Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal
Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1330209). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details DAVENHAM C.P. WEAVER NAVIGATION SJ 67 SW 1/42 Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal - G.V. II Lock.c.1890. Red sandstone and limestone ashlar with wooden lock gates and wood and iron swing-bridge. Rectangular lock with three sets of two lock gates with swing bridge. Red sandstone walls with slightly projecting limestone ashlar bands and quoins to sides of the lock gates. The swing bridge is to the south of centre and has a platform of wooden planks and balustrade of steel beams. Each lock gate is connected to a Pelton water turbine mechanism which opens the gate and there are water levelling mechanisms and mechanically controlled jets of water for cleaning rubbish from behind the lock gates. The lock gates all have walkways to their tops with tubular steel handrails. The lock was designed to accommodate one barge hauling three in line when the central gates are open. Listing NGR: SJ6404270354 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 57324 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge forming Large Lock is located in Davenham, in the West Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2290, -2.5401
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Davenham
- Postcode
- CW8 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Cheshire
- Established
- 1890
Sources
- wikidata: Q26615283 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal?
- Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW8 2BB), in the parish of Davenham.
- Is Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal a listed building?
- Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal free to visit?
- Yes, Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CW8 2BB. It sits within the Mid Cheshire parliamentary constituency.