Worcester And Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 29

Lock number 29 on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal was built in 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 and concrete. At the upper end, there is a single gate, while the lower end has a pair of gates. The mouth of the lock is made of blue brick with brick copings and includes steps on the north side. The lock number is incised in a stone block set into the mouth wall, and there are 19th-century brick treads for opening the upper lock gate. This lock is part of the Tardebigge Flight, which is the longest in England, and is included for its group value.