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Lock 17

The working lock that gave the quarter its shape: boats pass through most afternoons, and the gates are 140 years old.

Address
Lock Lane
Open
Towpath open all day

Lock 17 lifts boats 2.4 metres between the two levels of the canal. Volunteers help boats through on summer weekends; ask them how it works.

A miniature canal lock with two narrowboats, a towpath and a small brick lock-keeper's cottage

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