Monument record 4674/2/2 - Mersey & Irwell Navigation - Woolston Lock
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Summary
The filled in site of the lock at that was positioned at the eastern end of Woolston New Cut (CHER 4674/2), completed 1821. The lock keeper's cottage is on the southern side and the lock originally incorporated a swing bridge.
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England, p.54 (Book). SCH3181.
Martinscroft lock, partially filled in, though the line of the cut and the side walls are clearly visible. Lock keeper's cottage is occupied.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1893-96, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire (Maps and Plans). SCH3847.
Also known as Woolston Lock. Swing bridge depicted on the map.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 654 887 (80m by 39m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NE |
| Civil Parish | WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WOOLSTON WITH MARTIN'S CROFT, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2022 2:59PM