Monument record MDR7854 - Tapton Lock, Ford Lane Lock and St Helena's Weir Complex, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield
Type and Period (1)
- CANAL LOCK (Georgian - 1771 AD to 1777 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Circa 1777. (Part of Brindley's Chesterfield Canal SMR 3998). Narrow lock constructed of stone with brick band and stone coping. Stone coped brickwork at entrance. (1)
The initial section of restored Chesterfield Canal (SMR 3998) runs from the point at which it joined the Rother to the culverted bridge under Station Road, Brimington (SK 388 723 - SK 394 738). This section includes a restored brick, humpbacked bridge (SMR 31524) at SK 388 724, and Tupton Lock. (2)
These structures along with a series of weirs known as St Helena's Weir Complex were built to allow unhindered navigation up to Chesterfield Basin. Although St Helena's weir has been improved over the years, the other stuctures are original and restored to working condition. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. List entry number 1244623.
- <2> SDR19367 Bibliographic reference: Fowkes, D. 2000. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology. Part V. North East Derbyshire. P.17.
- <3> SDR22713 Correspondence: Smith, D (Chesterfield Canal Society). 1991. Letter to County Archaeologist dated 15/10/1991. Letter.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 38711 72920 (31m by 54m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHESTERFIELD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 27 2017 3:05PM