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The inclined plane immediately east of Foxton Locks is a nineteenth-century canal engineering structure located in Leicestershire. It forms part of the Foxton Locks complex on the Grand Union Canal and represents an innovative solution to the problem of transporting canal boats up and down the steep gradient at this location. The inclined plane operated as a mechanised lift system, allowing boats to be hauled up the slope rather than passing through the traditional lock flights. This engineering feature dates to the early Victorian period and demonstrates the sophisticated technological development of canal transport infrastructure during the industrial era.
Inclined plane immediately east of Foxton Locks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018832. View the official record →
The inclined plane immediately east of Foxton Locks is a nineteenth-century canal engineering structure located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018832.
Inclined plane immediately east of Foxton Locks 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 1018832.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village (3 km), Old Hall moated site (3.1 km), Marston Trussell shrunken medieval village and moat (3.7 km).
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