Building record M758 - Lock on Grantham Canal, West Bridgford
Summary
CANAL LOCK (Georgian to Late 20th Century)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 58410 38592 (15m by 34m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK53NE |
| District | Rushcliffe |
| Civil Parish | West Bridgford, Rushcliffe |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Locks. Built of brick and stone. Substantial remains. (1)
The Grantham Canal. The only lock of the original 18 to survive is that into the Trent. (2)
Sign reads 'The Grantham Canal 1793'. This may well be the only lock in working order but the remains of several others still stand. (3)
<1> NIAS, Sept 1981, Gazetteer - Rushcliffe (Serial). SNT959.
<2> Patrick A, 1975, Canals in Nottinghamshire (Monograph). SNT50.
<3> White J, 2002, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1529.
<4> Palmer M & Neaverson P, 1992, Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands, p 139 (Monograph). SNT5.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNT959 Serial: NIAS. Sept 1981. Gazetteer - Rushcliffe. Rushcliffe.
- <2> SNT50 Monograph: Patrick A. 1975. Canals in Nottinghamshire. NCC.
- <3> SNT1529 Personal comment: White J. 2002. Pers Comm.
- <4> SNT5 Monograph: Palmer M & Neaverson P. 1992. Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands. Phillimore & Co Ltd. p 139.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
