Description and History of Site:-
Constructed under an Act of 1772. The Market Weighton canal sought to provide a navigation and a drainage channel, uses which were difficult to reconcile. The fine masonry lock at the entrance was opened in 1776 and was built by either John Smith or his successor Grundy. Virtually in its original condition it has to combine the function of tidal lock and sluice.

Further Reading and References:-
Skempton A W, The Engineering Works of John Grundy (1719-1783), Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology,1985,
Wright N R, John Grundy of Spalding Engineer: 1719-1783, Lincolnshire County Council, ND,
Falconer K, Guide to Englands Industrial Heritage, 1980

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Key Words :- canal tidal sluice navigation lock Market Weighton Canal

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the footpath along the canal or the River Ouse

Address :- Humber Lock Farm, Broomfleet, Brough, East Yorkshire, HU15 1WL
Grid Ref :- SE 87440 25640
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.719853 , Long -0.676410
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1005217, 1031829,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1776 - current
Record Date :- 15 May 2015

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