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Newport Lock is a roving bridge and lock situated on the Shropshire Union Canal approximately 255 metres south-east of Wrekin View Farm near Newport in Shropshire. The structure dates from the late eighteenth century, forming part of the canal infrastructure developed during the period of inland waterway expansion. The lock comprises the typical engineering elements of its era, with the roving bridge designed to allow towpaths to cross the lock without interruption to canal traffic. As an example of industrial-era canal engineering, the monument represents the transport infrastructure that served the region's commercial and agricultural economy during the canal age.
Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002952. View the official record →
Newport Lock is a roving bridge and lock situated on the Shropshire Union Canal approximately 255 metres south-east of Wrekin View Farm near Newport in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002952.
Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm 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 1002952.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Butter Cross or Pulestone Cross, on the south west side of the market place (0.3 km), Canal aqueduct (2.1 km), Quarry canal bridge (2.9 km).
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