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 in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The lock represents infrastructure associated with water management and transport along the River Humber estuary system, dating from the post-medieval period when improvements to waterway navigation were undertaken to facilitate commercial traffic. The structure reflects the engineering practices of its era, serving as evidence of historical efforts to regulate tidal flows and enable vessel passage through this important waterway corridor.

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 in the East Riding of 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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