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Beeston cast iron lock is a navigational structure located on the Shropshire Union Canal in Cheshire. The lock dates from the nineteenth century and represents the industrial development of canal transport infrastructure during Britain's canal-building era. Cast iron locks were significant engineering achievements of their period, combining durability with the material advantages offered by advancing metallurgical techniques. The structure remains an important example of canal engineering heritage and contributes to the historical record of Cheshire's industrial waterway systems.
Beeston cast iron lock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006759. View the official record →
Beeston cast iron lock is a navigational structure located on the Shropshire Union Canal in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006759.
Beeston cast iron lock is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006759.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beeston Castle; medieval enclosure castle and site of late prehistoric hillfort (1.8 km), Robin Hood's Tump bowl barrow (2.1 km), Garden gateway at Tilstone Hall 130m south of Tilstone Hall Farm (2.1 km).
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