16. Locks
27th October 2005

Pictures of the various types of canal and river lock on the waterways. Also this section features some detail pictures of paddle gear and other lock equipment.

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Ashted bottom lock (No. 6). 21st July 2006.
Ashted bottom lock (No. 6). 21st July 2006.
 Lock 15 on the Aylesbury Arm seen from the top end. 20th February 2006.
Lock 15 on the Aylesbury Arm seen from the top end. 20th February 2006.
 Lock 15 on the Aylesbury Arm seen from the bottom end. 20th February 2006.
Lock 15 on the Aylesbury Arm seen from the bottom end. 20th February 2006.
 The unusual diamond shaped Aynho Weir Lock, South Oxford Canal. 3rd September 1996.
The unusual diamond shaped Aynho Weir Lock, South Oxford Canal. 3rd September 1996.
Lock 29 at Banbury. Note the decorative top of the rubbing plate on the top gate. 1st June 2007
Lock 29 at Banbury. Note the decorative top of the rubbing plate on the top gate. 1st June 2007
 Bedford Street staircase locks on the Caldon Canal.
Bedford Street staircase locks on the Caldon Canal.
 Beeston Iron Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal. May 1984. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
Beeston Iron Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal. May 1984. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
 Branston Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal in May 1980. At this time the lock retained the original Trent & Mersey paddle gear.
Branston Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal in May 1980. At this time the lock retained the original Trent & Mersey paddle gear.
The distinctive locks at Bratch on the Staffs & Worcs Canal. 1975.
The distinctive locks at Bratch on the Staffs & Worcs Canal. 1975.
 The lower gates of Broughton Lock on the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal. 19th March 2004.
The lower gates of Broughton Lock on the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal. 19th March 2004.
 Broughton Lock from the top end. 19th March 2004.
Broughton Lock from the top end. 19th March 2004.
 The Caen Hill locks on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
The Caen Hill locks on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Camden lock, Regents Canal. 28th April 2007.
Camden lock, Regents Canal. 28th April 2007.
 Cinderhill Locks on the Chesterfield Canal. 3rd August 2006.
Cinderhill Locks on the Chesterfield Canal. 3rd August 2006.
 Whitsunday Pie lock, Chesterfield Canal. 31st July 2006.
Whitsunday Pie lock, Chesterfield Canal. 31st July 2006.
 Original timber and modern steel top gates. Church Lawton, Trent & Mersey Canal. August 1996.
Original timber and modern steel top gates. Church Lawton, Trent & Mersey Canal. August 1996.
Entrance to locks no. 46, Church Lawton, Trent & Mersey Canal. December 2000.
Entrance to locks no. 46, Church Lawton, Trent & Mersey Canal. December 2000.
 Lock 21 at Cosgrove on the Grand Union. 26th April 2006.
Lock 21 at Cosgrove on the Grand Union. 26th April 2006.
 The Farmers Bridge locks in Birmingham feature single bottom gates rather than the usual double gates.
The Farmers Bridge locks in Birmingham feature single bottom gates rather than the usual double gates.
 Lock 10 on the Farmer's Bridge flight, Birmingham & Fazeley Canal. The lock is completely beneath a concrete tower block. 14th July 2006.
Lock 10 on the Farmer's Bridge flight, Birmingham & Fazeley Canal. The lock is completely beneath a concrete tower block. 14th July 2006.
The bottom gate of lock 12 on the Farmer's Bridge flight. 14th July 2006.
The bottom gate of lock 12 on the Farmer's Bridge flight. 14th July 2006.
 Farmer's Bridge lock 12. These locks have single gates at both ends. 14th July 2006.
Farmer's Bridge lock 12. These locks have single gates at both ends. 14th July 2006.
 Farmer's Bridge lock 9 is almost entirely situated within a bridge hole. 14th July 2006.
Farmer's Bridge lock 9 is almost entirely situated within a bridge hole. 14th July 2006.
 The chamber of lock 9 beneath Newhall Street. 7th June 2008.
The chamber of lock 9 beneath Newhall Street. 7th June 2008.
Farmer's Bridge Bottom Lock, 26th September 2008.
Farmer's Bridge Bottom Lock, 26th September 2008.
 Grove Lock on the Grand Union Canal. 16th November 2005.
Grove Lock on the Grand Union Canal. 16th November 2005.
 One of the locks on the famous Hatton flight, Grand Union Canal. 14th July 2006.
One of the locks on the famous Hatton flight, Grand Union Canal. 14th July 2006.
 Lock at Salterhebble, on the Calder & Hebble canal. The bottom gate is of the guillotine type. 12th July 2002.
Lock at Salterhebble, on the Calder & Hebble canal. The bottom gate is of the guillotine type. 12th July 2002.
The top gate and cill of a lock on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. 5th July 2002.
The top gate and cill of a lock on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. 5th July 2002.
 Top end of a Huddersfield Narrow Canal lock. 7th July 2002.
Top end of a Huddersfield Narrow Canal lock. 7th July 2002.
 Lock 2 on the Bosley flight, Macclesfield Canal.
Lock 2 on the Bosley flight, Macclesfield Canal.
 One of the few surviving turf sided locks on the Kennet & Avon Navigation. 13th July 2003.
One of the few surviving turf sided locks on the Kennet & Avon Navigation. 13th July 2003.
One of the few surviving turf sided locks on the Kennet & Avon Navigation. 13th July 2003.
One of the few surviving turf sided locks on the Kennet & Avon Navigation. 13th July 2003.
 The guillotine stop lock at Kins Norton on the Stratford Canal.
The guillotine stop lock at Kins Norton on the Stratford Canal.
 Limehouse, 28th May 2004.
Limehouse, 28th May 2004.
 Marsworth, Grand Union Canal. 28th March 2006.
Marsworth, Grand Union Canal. 28th March 2006.
Lock 39 on the Marsworth flight, Grand Union Canal. 19th November 2005.
Lock 39 on the Marsworth flight, Grand Union Canal. 19th November 2005.
 Staircase locks 1 & 2 on the Aylesbury Arm at Marsworth. At this time the locks had been drained for maintenance. 19th November 2005.
Staircase locks 1 & 2 on the Aylesbury Arm at Marsworth. At this time the locks had been drained for maintenance. 19th November 2005.
 Marsworth Top Lock, Grand Union Canal. 22nd July 2008.
Marsworth Top Lock, Grand Union Canal. 22nd July 2008.
 Lock at Ashline near Whittlesea on the Middle Level Navigations. 12th July 2005.
Lock at Ashline near Whittlesea on the Middle Level Navigations. 12th July 2005.
One of the Napton flight on the Oxford Canal.
One of the Napton flight on the Oxford Canal.
 Weston Favell lock on the River Nene. 7th July 2005.
Weston Favell lock on the River Nene. 7th July 2005.
 Lock at Salters Lode where the Middle Level Navigations meet the River Ouse. 14th July 2005.
Lock at Salters Lode where the Middle Level Navigations meet the River Ouse. 14th July 2005.
 Lilford lock on the River Nene. 11th August 2005.
Lilford lock on the River Nene. 11th August 2005.
New Lock, Rochdale Canal.
New Lock, Rochdale Canal.
 Lock 9 at Marple on the Peak Forest Canal.
Lock 9 at Marple on the Peak Forest Canal.
 Pigeon Lock on the South Oxford Canal. 24th September 1996.
Pigeon Lock on the South Oxford Canal. 24th September 1996.
 Lock and cottage on the Rushall Canal in the West Midlands. 28th March 2002.
Lock and cottage on the Rushall Canal in the West Midlands. 28th March 2002.
A typical River Severn lock
A typical River Severn lock
 Smethwick middle lock on 25th July 2006.
Smethwick middle lock on 25th July 2006.
 Smethwik top lock. 25th July 2006.
Smethwik top lock. 25th July 2006.
 Stamp End Lock in Lincoln on the River Witham. 8th August 2006.
Stamp End Lock in Lincoln on the River Witham. 8th August 2006.
General view of one of the Tardebigge locks.
General view of one of the Tardebigge locks.
Top gate and ground paddles on the Tardebigge flight, Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
Top gate and ground paddles on the Tardebigge flight, Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
 Thurlwood Steel Lock on the Trent & Mersey. It was demolished in the 1980s. 1973. Thurlwood Steel Lock on the Trent & Mersey. It was demolished in the 1980s. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
Thurlwood Steel Lock on the Trent & Mersey. It was demolished in the 1980s. 1973. Thurlwood Steel Lock on the Trent & Mersey. It was demolished in the 1980s. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
 Another view of Thurlwood Steel Lock. 1979.
Another view of Thurlwood Steel Lock. 1979.
View of the top gate of Thurlwood Steel Lock.
View of the top gate of Thurlwood Steel Lock.
 The bottom gates and bridge at Limekiln Lock, near Stone on the Trent & Mersey canal. 7th June 2005.
The bottom gates and bridge at Limekiln Lock, near Stone on the Trent & Mersey canal. 7th June 2005.
 Top gate and ground paddle at Limekiln Lock. 7th June 2005.
Top gate and ground paddle at Limekiln Lock. 7th June 2005.
 The restored stop lock at Warwick Bar where the Grand Union meets the BCN. 21st July 2006.
The restored stop lock at Warwick Bar where the Grand Union meets the BCN. 21st July 2006.
The four lock staircase at Watford on the Grand Union Leicester Line. 29th April 2001. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
The four lock staircase at Watford on the Grand Union Leicester Line. 29th April 2001. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
 Widcome Lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal, seen here when newly restored.
Widcome Lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal, seen here when newly restored.
 Another view of the newly rebuilt Widcombe lock.
Another view of the newly rebuilt Widcombe lock.
 Wolverhampton Top Lock on the BCN. 26th March 2002.
Wolverhampton Top Lock on the BCN. 26th March 2002.
North Oxford Canal ground paddle at Hillmorton.
North Oxford Canal ground paddle at Hillmorton.
 Ground paddle at Hills & Partridge Lock, Aylesbury Arm. 14th November 2005.
Ground paddle at Hills & Partridge Lock, Aylesbury Arm. 14th November 2005.
 Ground paddles at Hillmorton, Oxford Canal.
Ground paddles at Hillmorton, Oxford Canal.
 Cast iron paddle gear on the Caldon Canal. 22nd June 1997.
Cast iron paddle gear on the Caldon Canal. 22nd June 1997.
Ground paddles at Hillmorton, Oxford Canal.
Ground paddles at Hillmorton, Oxford Canal.
 Cast iron ground paddle on the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal. 14th July 2006.
Cast iron ground paddle on the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal. 14th July 2006.
 Rear of a Birmingham & Fazeley ground paddle. 14th July 2006.
Rear of a Birmingham & Fazeley ground paddle. 14th July 2006.
 Ground paddle at Grove Lock. 16th November 2005.
Ground paddle at Grove Lock. 16th November 2005.
One of the distinctive enclosed ground paddles on the Hatton flight. 14th July 2006.
One of the distinctive enclosed ground paddles on the Hatton flight. 14th July 2006.
 Maker's details on a Hatton paddle casing. 14th July 2006.
Maker's details on a Hatton paddle casing. 14th July 2006.
 Ground paddles, both placed on the same side of the lock. Huddersfield Narrow Canal, 7th July 2002
Ground paddles, both placed on the same side of the lock. Huddersfield Narrow Canal, 7th July 2002
 Paddle for transferring water between parallel locks, Hillmorton.
Paddle for transferring water between parallel locks, Hillmorton.
Ground paddle on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, Tinsley flight. Note anti-vandal lock.
Ground paddle on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, Tinsley flight. Note anti-vandal lock.
 Detail of a Kennet & Avon ground paddle. 13th July 2003.
Detail of a Kennet & Avon ground paddle. 13th July 2003.
 Ground paddle on the Bosley flight, Macclesfield Canal.
Ground paddle on the Bosley flight, Macclesfield Canal.
 Anti-vandal lock on a BCN paddle, Wolverhampton.
Anti-vandal lock on a BCN paddle, Wolverhampton.
Ground paddle at Ellesmere Port, Shropshire Union Canal.
Ground paddle at Ellesmere Port, Shropshire Union Canal.
 Ground paddle at Pigeon Lock. 24th September 1996
Ground paddle at Pigeon Lock. 24th September 1996
 Brand new ground paddles at the former BW Northwich yard.
Brand new ground paddles at the former BW Northwich yard.
 Gate paddle with enclosed mechanism, Hills & Partridge Lock. 14th November 2005.
Gate paddle with enclosed mechanism, Hills & Partridge Lock. 14th November 2005.
The same paddle gear seen from the other side. 14th November 2005.
The same paddle gear seen from the other side. 14th November 2005.
 Bottom gate and gate paddles on the Caldon Canal. 22nd June 1997.
Bottom gate and gate paddles on the Caldon Canal. 22nd June 1997.
 Original timber Trent & Mersey gate paddle gear at Church Lawton. August 1996.
Original timber Trent & Mersey gate paddle gear at Church Lawton. August 1996.
 Paddle gear detail, Church Lawton. August 1996.
Paddle gear detail, Church Lawton. August 1996.
Paddle gear detail, Church Lawton. August 1996.
Paddle gear detail, Church Lawton. August 1996.
 Parallel narrow locks, Church Lawton, Trent & Mersey Canal. August 1996.
Parallel narrow locks, Church Lawton, Trent & Mersey Canal. August 1996.
 Disused gates on one of the parallel locks, Church Lawton, Trent & Mersey Canal. August 1996.
Disused gates on one of the parallel locks, Church Lawton, Trent & Mersey Canal. August 1996.
 Gate paddle gear at Grove Lock. 16th November 2005.
Gate paddle gear at Grove Lock. 16th November 2005.
Grand Union canal lock gates at Stoke Bruerne. 21st September 1996.
Grand Union canal lock gates at Stoke Bruerne. 21st September 1996.
 Hydraulic gate paddle gear at Aynho Weir Lock. 3rd September 1996.
Hydraulic gate paddle gear at Aynho Weir Lock. 3rd September 1996.
 Hydraulic gate paddle gear with anti-vandal mechanism on the Chesterfield Canal.
Hydraulic gate paddle gear with anti-vandal mechanism on the Chesterfield Canal.
 Simple, ungeared Grand Union gate paddles at Marsworth. 19th November 2005.
Simple, ungeared Grand Union gate paddles at Marsworth. 19th November 2005.
Gate paddle ratchett and anti vandalism mechanism on the Chesterfield Canal.
Gate paddle ratchett and anti vandalism mechanism on the Chesterfield Canal.
Enclosed gate paddle mechanism with unusual v wedge brake, Rochdale Canal.
Enclosed gate paddle mechanism with unusual v wedge brake, Rochdale Canal.
 Gate paddles at Pigeon Lock. 24th September 1996
Gate paddles at Pigeon Lock. 24th September 1996
 Twin gate paddles on te bottom gate of Smethwick middle lock. 25th July 2006.
Twin gate paddles on te bottom gate of Smethwick middle lock. 25th July 2006.
Gate paddle ratchet mechanism. 25th July 2006.
Gate paddle ratchet mechanism. 25th July 2006.
 Gate paddle outlets with deflectors. Soulbury, 31st May 2006.
Gate paddle outlets with deflectors. Soulbury, 31st May 2006.
 Modern mechanical gate paddles on the Grand Union at Soulbury. 31st May 2006.
Modern mechanical gate paddles on the Grand Union at Soulbury. 31st May 2006.
 Timber gate paddle gear on the Trent & Mersey Canal. 2nd August 1997.
Timber gate paddle gear on the Trent & Mersey Canal. 2nd August 1997.
Enclosed gate paddle mechanisms on the Trent & Mersey. May 1980.
Enclosed gate paddle mechanisms on the Trent & Mersey. May 1980.
 Brand new gate paddles at the former BW Northwich yard.
Brand new gate paddles at the former BW Northwich yard.
 Gate paddle on the Shropshire Union Canal.
Gate paddle on the Shropshire Union Canal.
 Enclosed gate paddle mechanism on the Trent & Mersey Canal. 22nd June 1997.
Enclosed gate paddle mechanism on the Trent & Mersey Canal. 22nd June 1997.
Detail of a 2003 built bottom gate at Marsworth. 28th March 2006.
Detail of a 2003 built bottom gate at Marsworth. 28th March 2006.
 Typical modern steel and concrete lock beam. Less attractive and comfortable than the traditional timber ones. Marsworth 19th November 2005.
Typical modern steel and concrete lock beam. Less attractive and comfortable than the traditional timber ones. Marsworth 19th November 2005.
 Detail of a step allowing access to the top of a lock beam. Lock 1, Aylesbury Arm, 19th November 2005.
Detail of a step allowing access to the top of a lock beam. Lock 1, Aylesbury Arm, 19th November 2005.
Brand new timber top gate at the middle lock, Soulbury. 24th February 2006.
Brand new timber top gate at the middle lock, Soulbury. 24th February 2006.
Modified wall to allow space for a gate beam, Soulbury, 31st May 2006.
Modified wall to allow space for a gate beam, Soulbury, 31st May 2006.
 Trent & Mersey Canal top gate with cast iron bollard for closing gate using rope. 2nd August 1997.
Trent & Mersey Canal top gate with cast iron bollard for closing gate using rope. 2nd August 1997.
 Date by the top gate, Hills & Partridge Lock, Aylesbury Arm. 14th November 2005.
Date by the top gate, Hills & Partridge Lock, Aylesbury Arm. 14th November 2005.
 Date cast into the side of one of the Hatton locks. 14th July 2006.
Date cast into the side of one of the Hatton locks. 14th July 2006.
Date in the brickwork, Hills & Partridge Lock, Aylesbury Arm. 14th November 2005.
Date in the brickwork, Hills & Partridge Lock, Aylesbury Arm. 14th November 2005.
 BWB builder's plate on lock 21 at Cosgrove. 29th April 2006.
BWB builder's plate on lock 21 at Cosgrove. 29th April 2006.
 Lockside steps - a well worn example at Ashted lock 6. 21st July 2006.
Lockside steps - a well worn example at Ashted lock 6. 21st July 2006.
 A split set of lockside steps, Ashted lock 5. 21st July 2006.
A split set of lockside steps, Ashted lock 5. 21st July 2006.
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