Description and History of Site:-
Three rise lock of 1770-1777. Modern footbridges. Overflow and bypass channel to the south side. The site is of interest due to the close proximity of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the River Aire and the two bridges, Kirkstall forge lower and upper, carrying the Midland Railway across the river.
Further Reading and References:-
Brears, Peter. 'Leeds Waterfront Heritage Trail'. Leeds City Museum, 1993
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Key Words :- canal lock
Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from footpath
Address :- Hawksworth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1RD
Grid Ref :- SE 25034 36379
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.823085 , Long -1.621193
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1375086,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1777 -
Contributor :- John Suter - 2 April 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter
Grid Ref :- SE 25034 36379
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.823085 , Long -1.621193
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1375086,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1777 -
Contributor :- John Suter - 2 April 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter