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Newlay Canal Lock

Description and History of Site:-
Series of three locks on the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Built between 1770 and 1777.


Further Reading and References:-
Brears, Peter. 'Leeds Waterfront Heritage Trail'. Leeds City Museum, 1993


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Key Words :- canal 3-rise locks

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the canal towpath

Address :- Newlay, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1EY
Grid Ref :- SE 24242 36693
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.825944 , Long -1.6332
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1375088,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1770-1777 -
Contributor :- John Suter - 2 April 2018

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