Tuel Lane Lock

Tuel Lane Lock is a canal lock, situated on the Rochdale Canal in Sowerby Bridge. With a fall of 19 feet 8+1⁄2 inches (6 m), it is the deepest lock in the United Kingdom.[1][2]

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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.

Operation

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

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Deepest Canal Locks". Pennine Waterways. http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk/locks.htm. 
  2. ^ http://www.waterscape.com/features-and-articles/features/record-breaking-rivers-and-canals/record-breaking-locks Waterscape: Record Breaking Locks

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