Canal locks · North West England
Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal
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Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal — lock in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan North Western · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal is a place of interest in North-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the Wigan parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wigan North Western, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area WN1.
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Place summary
Lock Number 21 on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal is located in North-West England, within the unparished area of Wigan. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5399, -2.6253
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN1 3AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan North Western — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26660290 (CC0)
- commons: Lock 21, Wigan Flight.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal?
- Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN1 3AQ), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal?
- Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal — lock in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan North Western, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN1 3AQ.
- Is Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal a listed building?
- Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lock Number 21 On Leeds-Liverpool Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan North Western, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN1 3AQ.