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Canal locks Β· Mid Wales

Top Lock

In or near Llanyblodwel.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Top Lock β€” Grade II listed building in Powys. Immediately S of the lane leading to Dyers Hall Farm, close to the A483 S of Pool Quay Church.

Top Lock, canal locks in Mid Wales

Wikimedia Commons contributors β€” see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Welshpool Β· 5.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Top Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed building in Powys. Immediately S of the lane leading to Dyers Hall Farm, close to the A483 S of Pool Quay Church.". Coordinates: 52.6970Β°, -3.1023Β°.

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Heritage listing

http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=16772

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Place summary

Top Lock is a Grade II listed lock located in Welshpool, Mid Wales. It is part of the local canal system, contributing to the region's historical significance in waterway transport.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.6970, -3.1023
District
Powys
Parish
Welshpool
Postcode
SY21 9JS
Parliamentary constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Nearest railway station
Welshpool β€” 5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Bridge 111 over the Montgomeryshire Canal

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Historic churches Β· Mid Wales

Pool Quay

Pool Quay (Welsh: Cei'r Trallwng) is a small village in Powys, Mid Wales.

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Historic bridges Β· Mid Wales

Bridge 110 over the Montgomeryshire Canal

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Trewern Mound

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Abbeys & priories Β· Mid Wales

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Where to eat & stay near Top Lock

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

The Vine Touring Park

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Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Derwen Mill Holiday Park

Derwen Mill Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

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Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Bank Farm Caravan Park Welshpool

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Hotels Β· Mid Wales

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak β€” a hotel in wales mid.

A490 heading south - geograph.org.uk - 3952945πŸ“· 3

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Valley View Holiday Park

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Caravan parks Β· North Wales

Woodside Holiday Park

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Places to eat & drink

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CafΓ©s Β· Mid Wales

Lychgate Cottage

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Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

Herbert Arms Hotel

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The Checkers

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Butcher's Arms Public House

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Picklescott

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Admiral Benbow Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Top Lock?
Top Lock is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 9JS), in the parish of Welshpool.
What is Top Lock?
Top Lock β€” Grade II listed building in Powys. Immediately S of the lane leading to Dyers Hall Farm, close to the A483 S of Pool Quay Church.
How do I get to Top Lock?
The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 9JS.
Is Top Lock a listed building?
Top Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Top Lock free to visit?
Yes, Top Lock is free to enter.
How do I get to Top Lock?
The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 9JS.