Keadby Lock

England
List entry 1005204
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Keadby Lock is a 19th-century navigational structure located on the River Trent in Lincolnshire. Completed in 1821, it was constructed to facilitate barge traffic and improve navigation along the tidal reaches of the river. The lock forms part of the historic inland waterway system that connected the Midlands to the Humber estuary and the North Sea. Its design and construction reflect the industrial expansion of early 19th-century Britain and the commercial importance of river transport during this period.

Keadby Lock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Keadby Lock?

Keadby Lock is a 19th-century navigational structure located on the River Trent in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005204.

Who is responsible for protecting Keadby Lock?

Keadby 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 1005204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Keadby Lock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Flixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval church and burial ground (5.1 km), Adlingfleet medieval rectory, 60m south of All Saints Church (9.6 km), Axholme Carthusian Priory and post-Dissolution garden earthworks, Melwood Park (9.9 km).

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