Historic bridges · North West England
Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks
In or near Hartford.
Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hartford · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Small Lock at Vale Royal Locks, the nearest railway station is Hartford, located 1.7 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is CW8 2BB.
About
Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1139183). 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 The asset was previously listed twice also under List entry 1160603. This entry was removed from the List on 24th March 2016. SJ 67 SW 6403 7033 1/119 WINSFORD FORMER U.D. WEAVER NAVIGATION Small lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks. II GV Lock. c1860. Red sandstone ashlar with wooden lock gates and wood and iron swing-bridge. Rectangular lock with two sets of two lock gates and a swing-bridge. Red sandstone walls. The swing-bridge is to the south of centre and has a platform of wooden planks with a balustrade of steel beams. The lock gates have walkways to their tops with tubular steel handrails. This was originally the large lock and the present sluice the small lock before the alterations of c1890. Listing NGR: SJ 64020 70334 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 57403 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Vale Royal Abbey is a beautifully restored former Abbey located in the Cheshire countryside, offering a unique blend of history and architectural beauty. As an English Heritage site, it serves as an exclusive wedding venue, providing a picturesque backdrop for various celebrations and events.
Place summary
Small Lock, located at Vale Royal Locks in the West Midlands, features lock gates and a swing bridge. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance within the Davenham parish.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2288, -2.5404
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Davenham
- Postcode
- CW8 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Cheshire
- Phone
- 01606 301291
- Established
- 1860
- Nearest railway station
- Hartford — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.vra.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26432110 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks?
- Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW8 2BB), in the parish of Davenham.
- What is Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks?
- Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks?
- The nearest railway station is Hartford, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW8 2BB.
- When was Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks built?
- Built or established in 1860.
- Is Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks a listed building?
- Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks free to visit?
- Yes, Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Small Lock, lock gates and swing bridge, Vale Royal Locks?
- The nearest railway station is Hartford, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW8 2BB.