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South Ferriby Sluice and Tidal Lock

Description and History of Site:-
The site of land drainage sluice since at least 1640. The current sluice and lock was built in 1842-44 by Sir John Rennie to replace an earlier sluice of c1769.


Further Reading and References:-
https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLS1666&resourceID=1034
Wright N R, Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide, Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, 2004,NL14-59


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Key Words :- sluice tidal lock

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public footpath

Address :- A1077 , South Ferriby, Barton Upon Humber, Lincolnshire, DN18 6JQ
Grid Ref :- SE 97513 21068
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.676990 , Long -0.525253
Local Authority :- North Lincolnshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Lincolnshire - Lindsey
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1005244,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1640 - current
Record Date :- 24 August 2020

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