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Newport Lock is a roving bridge and lock situated on the Shropshire Canal approximately 255 metres south-east of Wrekin View Farm. The structure dates from the late eighteenth century, forming part of the canal infrastructure developed during the industrial expansion of the Midlands. The lock features a traditional design characteristic of Georgian-era canal engineering, serving to manage water levels and enable vessel passage along the waterway. As a surviving example of period canal architecture, Newport Lock represents the technological and commercial development of inland water transport during the Industrial Revolution.
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 Canal approximately 255 metres south-east of Wrekin View Farm. 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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Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.