Tuel Lane Lock

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Tuel Lane Lock is a Canal Lock, situated on the Rochdale Canal in Sowerby Bridge. With a fall of 19 feet 8½ inches (6.01 m), it is the deepest lock in the United Kingdom. [1]

[edit] History

During the time when the Rochdale Canal was abandoned, parts of the original line in Sowerby Bridge were filled in for a road widening scheme. In order to restore the canal, a tunnel was built under the road and a single deep lock provided upstream of, and in place of the former locks 3 and 4.

[edit] Operation

Due to its extreme depth, boater operation of this lock is not permitted. Passage is controlled by a lock keeper.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Deepest Canal Locks. Pennine Waterways.

Coordinates: 53°42′34″N 1°54′22″W / 53.7093, -1.9062

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