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Northgate Locks

Northgate Locks — lock in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.

Northgate Locks

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About

Northgate Locks is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1790. Designed by Thomas Telford. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "lock in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1934°, -2.8967°.

Coordinates
53.1934, -2.8967
Parish
Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
Postcode
CH1 2BF
Parliamentary constituency
Chester North and Neston
Established
1790

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Northgate Locks?
Northgate Locks is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.1934°, -2.8967°.
When was Northgate Locks built?
Northgate Locks dates to 1790 — the Georgian period. It was designed by Thomas Telford.
Who designed Northgate Locks?
Northgate Locks was designed by Thomas Telford.
Is Northgate Locks a listed building?
Northgate Locks carries the heritage designation "Grade II listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.