Worcester And Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 55

Lock number 55 on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal was built around 1805 and has undergone some repairs in the late 19th century and mid-20th century. It features a rectangular chamber with stone copings, although some of these have been repaired with brick. There is a single gate at the upper end and a pair of gates at the lower end. The mouth of the lock is made of blue brick with brick copings and includes steps on the north side. The 19th-century brick treads for opening the upper gate are still preserved. The lock number is incised in a stone block set into the mouth wall. This lock is part of the Tardebigge Flight, which is the longest in England, and is included for its group value.