Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge?

Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73 7GN), in the parish of Swarkestone.

How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE73 7GN.

Is Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge a listed building?

Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73 7GN.

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge

In or near Repton.

Free admission

Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Emptying the lock at Swarkestone, Derbyshire - geograph.org.uk - 1555647 — Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Peartree · 4.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge, the nearest railway station is Peartree, located 4.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE73 7GN, and entry is free.

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Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1088348). 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 SK 32 NE PARISH OF SWARKESTONE LOCK LANE 3/249 (West Side) Swarkestone Lock and Bridge II Lock chamber, gates, leat and bridge. 1770 by engineer James Brindley, with minor later repairs. Red brick chamber, partly rebuilt in blue brick, with stone copings and stone quoins, also with metal and wood gates. Chamber is approximately 12 feet deep with small iron bollards along the sides and steps to south side. Wooden gates to either end with metal and concrete balance beams and metal handrails to top. Western gates have rack and pinion paddle mechanisms and eastern ones have barrel gearing for paddles. Both gates have C20 concrete semi-circles with brick steps to either side. Beyond to west, the lock has two more barrel gearing mechanisms. Attached to east end is the bridge with a single segmental arch on tapering jambs and plain brick parapets curving outwards to each end, topped by chamfered stone copings. West side of the bridge has a small C20 metal bridge attached to it. Leat runs to north side of lock and returns after the bridge. Built as part of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Listing NGR: SK3715629167 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 83236 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge is located in Swarkestone, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its historical significance.

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

Coordinates: 52.8587, -1.4496
County: Derbyshire
District: South Derbyshire
Parish: Swarkestone
Postcode: DE73 7GN
Parliamentary constituency: South Derbyshire
Nearest railway station: Peartree — 4.6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26380708 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge?: Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73 7GN), in the parish of Swarkestone.
What is Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge?: Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge?: The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE73 7GN.
Is Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge a listed building?: Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge free to visit?: Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Swarkestone Lock and Bridge?: The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73 7GN.