Tuel Lane Lock

Tuel Lane Lock

Tuel Lane Lock is a Canal Lock, situated on the Rochdale Canal in Sowerby Bridge. With a fall of convert|19|ft|8+1/2|in, it is the deepest lock in the United Kingdom. cite web|url=http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk/locks.htm|title=Deepest Canal Locks|publisher=Pennine Waterways]

History

During the time when the Rochdale Canal was abandoned, parts of the original line in Sowerby Bridge were filled in for a road widening scheme. In order to restore the canal, a tunnel was built under the road and a single deep lock provided upstream of, and in place of the former locks 3 and 4.

Operation

Due to its extreme depth, boater operation of this lock is not permitted. Passage is controlled by a lock keeper.

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