Canal locks · South West England
Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal
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Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal — lock in Bude-Stratton, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal is a place of interest in South-West England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX23.
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Official information
The Heritage Centre at The Castle offers insights into the history of Bude and its surroundings. Visitors can explore themed exhibits showcasing local heritage, including the life of Sir Goldsworthy Gurney and various historical artifacts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bude Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal is located in Bude-Stratton, South-West England (postcode EX23). This scheduled monument is part of the Bude Coast SSSI and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8294, -4.5517
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Bude-Stratton
- Postcode
- EX23 8LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Phone
- 01288 357300
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642557 (CC0)
- commons: Bude , Bude Canal - geograph.org.uk - 6398738.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal?
- Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX23 8LH), in the parish of Bude-Stratton.
- What is Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal?
- Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal — lock in Bude-Stratton, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal?
- Drivers can use postcode EX23 8LH.
- Is Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal a listed building?
- Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal a protected site?
- Yes — Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal is part of the Bude Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Post medieval sea lock at Bude Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX23 8LH. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.