Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWeighton Lock, Blacktoft

Weighton Lock, Blacktoft

England
List entry 1005217
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Weighton Lock is a navigational structure located at Blacktoft on the River Ouse in Yorkshire. The lock forms part of the historical waterway infrastructure developed to manage tidal flow and facilitate inland navigation along this section of the river. Dating from the post-medieval period, it represents the engineering efforts undertaken to improve river transport in northern England. The monument remains as physical evidence of the commercial importance of Yorkshire's inland waterways during this period.

Weighton Lock, Blacktoft is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Weighton Lock, Blacktoft?

Weighton Lock is a navigational structure located at Blacktoft on the River Ouse in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005217.

Who is responsible for protecting Weighton Lock, Blacktoft?

Weighton Lock, Blacktoft 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 1005217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Weighton Lock, Blacktoft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camera and moated site at Faxfleet Hall (1.3 km), Julian's Bower turf cut maze (3.9 km), Countess Close moated site (4 km).

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