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| Author: | Lancastrian [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Information on some locks with unique features |
I came across this selective list of canal locks in the United Kingdom which have unique features or are notable in some other way. I thought that it may be of interest. Please add any that you think should also be listed here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ca ... ed_Kingdom |
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| Author: | Keith Lodge [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
I like their description of Foxton locks as follows :- Quote: Two "staircases", each of five locks, replacing an inclined plane. My understanding is the inclined plane was built to bypass the locks! |
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| Author: | Lancastrian [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
Keith Lodge wrote: I like their description of Foxton locks as follows :- Quote: Two "staircases", each of five locks, replacing an inclined plane. My understanding is the inclined plane was built to bypass the locks! Correct, Foxton Inclined Plane, was built in 1900 as a solution to various operational restrictions imposed by the lock flight. It wasn't a commercial success and only remained in full-time operation for only ten years, being dismantled in 1926. There was but a project to re-create the Plane commenced in the 2000s, but has now been dropped due to expense. http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Foxto ... story.html |
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| Author: | lauriebooth [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
Keith Lodge wrote: I like their description of Foxton locks as follows :- Quote: Two "staircases", each of five locks, replacing an inclined plane. My understanding is the inclined plane was built to bypass the locks! I've now corrected it. 
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| Author: | Lancastrian [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
lauriebooth wrote: Keith Lodge wrote: I like their description of Foxton locks as follows :- Quote: Two "staircases", each of five locks, replacing an inclined plane. My understanding is the inclined plane was built to bypass the locks! I've now corrected it. 
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| Author: | Keith Lodge [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
I take it you own the page Laurie? If so it may be worth mentioning the turf-sided locks on the K&A and River Wey. If I think of any more I will let you know. |
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| Author: | Lancastrian [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
Keith Lodge wrote: I take it you own the page Laurie? If so it may be worth mentioning the turf-sided locks on the K&A and River Wey. If I think of any more I will let you know. Anyone can amend Wikipedia,this is why some of the information can often be incorrect or at the very least 'dodgy'. If you don't have an account your IP address is stored with the amendment.
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| Author: | lauriebooth [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
Keith Lodge wrote: I take it you own the page Laurie? If so it may be worth mentioning the turf-sided locks on the K&A and River Wey. If I think of any more I will let you know. No I don't own the page, I'm an editor for them.
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| Author: | Keith Lodge [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
Close enough 
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| Author: | Graham and Jo [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
I think Bratch Locks should be added as they are almost a staircase and how about the odd shaped ones like Aynho weir lock, Cheers Graham |
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| Author: | Keith Lodge [ Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Information on some locks with unique features |
Excellent suggestion Graham. |
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