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Beeston cast iron lock is a canal lock situated on the Shropshire Union Canal in Cheshire, England. The structure dates from the canal's construction period in the late eighteenth century and represents the engineering solutions developed for inland waterway transport during the Industrial Revolution. Cast iron locks of this type were a significant advancement in canal infrastructure, offering greater durability and precision than earlier masonry alternatives. The lock survives as part of the broader canal network that remains integral to the region's industrial heritage.
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 canal lock situated on the Shropshire Union Canal in Cheshire, England. 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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