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Latitude: 53.4776 / 53°28'39"N
Longitude: -2.1506 / 2°9'2"W
OS Eastings: 390102
OS Northings: 397887
OS Grid: SJ901978
Mapcode National: GBR FXF7.63
Mapcode Global: WHB9H.YV2C
Plus Code: 9C5VFRHX+2Q
Entry Name: Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Lock Number 18 (Fairfield Top Lock)
Listing Date: 14 July 1987
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1356475
English Heritage Legacy ID: 212749
ID on this website: 101356475
Location: Droylsden, Tameside, Greater Manchester, M43
County: Tameside
Electoral Ward/Division: Droylsden East
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Droylsden
Traditional County: Lancashire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater Manchester
Church of England Parish: Droylsden St Mary
Church of England Diocese: Manchester
Tagged with: Lock
DROYLSDEN MANCHESTER AND ASHTON-
SJ 99 NW UNDER-LYNE CANAL
4/95 Lock No 18
(Fairfield Top Lock)
GV II
Lock. Between 1794 and 1797 but increased to a double lock in 1820s due to increased
traffic. Benjamin Outram engineer. Earlier lock (south) - hammer-dressed stone,
later lock-brick with stone dressings. The later lock no longer has gates and
functions as an overflow. The earlier lock has double-leaf head and tail gates
(replaced in 1970s along with hydraulic paddle gear). The walls have been repaired
using brick bands and boatman's steps have been recessed into the wall. The island
has wide steps at the tail end. Included for group value.
Listing NGR: SJ9010297887
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