Canal locks · Yorkshire & the Humber
River lock and retaining walls to River Aire
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River lock and retaining walls to River Aire — Grade II* listed building in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
River lock and retaining walls to River Aire is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Part of Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II* listed building in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.7929°, -1.5484°.
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Official information
The River lock and retaining walls to River Aire feature a large-scale sculpture named Equus Altus, created by Andy Scott. This impressive 15ft high sculpture is made of galvanized mild steel and represents a pack horse, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
Place summary
The River Lock and retaining walls to the River Aire is located in Leeds, Yorkshire. This structure is designated as a Grade II* listed building, notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7929, -1.5484
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS1 4GN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q68592380 (CC0)
- commons: River Aire through Leeds (geograph 5707861).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River lock and retaining walls to River Aire?
- River lock and retaining walls to River Aire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS1 4GN), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is River lock and retaining walls to River Aire?
- River lock and retaining walls to River Aire — Grade II* listed building in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to River lock and retaining walls to River Aire?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS1 4GN.
- Is River lock and retaining walls to River Aire a listed building?
- River lock and retaining walls to River Aire is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is River lock and retaining walls to River Aire free to visit?
- Yes, River lock and retaining walls to River Aire is free to enter.
- How do I get to River lock and retaining walls to River Aire?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS1 4GN.