Lock, Lock Gates And Swing-Bridge, Forming Large Lock, Vale Royal

DAVENHAM C.P. WEAVER NAVIGATION SJ 67 SW 1/42 Lock, lock gates and swing-bridge, forming Large Lock, Vale Royal - G.V. II Lock.c.1890. Red sandstone and limestone ashlar with wooden lock gates and wood and iron swing-bridge. Rectangular lock with three sets of two lock gates with swing bridge. Red sandstone walls with slightly projecting limestone ashlar bands and quoins to sides of the lock gates. The swing bridge is to the south of centre and has a platform of wooden planks and balustrade of steel beams. Each lock gate is connected to a Pelton water turbine mechanism which opens the gate and there are water levelling mechanisms and mechanically controlled jets of water for cleaning rubbish from behind the lock gates. The lock gates all have walkways to their tops with tubular steel handrails. The lock was designed to accommodate one barge hauling three in line when the central gates are open.

Listing NGR: SJ6404270354