List Entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: MANCHESTER AND ASHTON UNDER LYNE CANAL LOCK NUMBER 18 (FAIRFIELD TOP LOCK)
List Entry Number: 1356475
Location
MANCHESTER AND ASHTON UNDER LYNE CANAL LOCK NUMBER 18 (FAIRFIELD TOP LOCK)
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
County:
District: Tameside
District Type: Metropolitan Authority
Parish: Non Civil Parish
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II
Date first listed: 14-Jul-1987
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 212749
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List Entry Description
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History
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Details
DROYLSDEN MANCHESTER AND ASHTON-
SJ 99 NW UNDER-LYNE CANAL
4/95 Lock No 18
(Fairfield Top Lock)
GV II
Lock. Between 1794 and 1797 but increased to a double lock in 1820s due to increased
traffic. Benjamin Outram engineer. Earlier lock (south) - hammer-dressed stone,
later lock-brick with stone dressings. The later lock no longer has gates and
functions as an overflow. The earlier lock has double-leaf head and tail gates
(replaced in 1970s along with hydraulic paddle gear). The walls have been repaired
using brick bands and boatman's steps have been recessed into the wall. The island
has wide steps at the tail end. Included for group value.
Listing NGR: SJ9010297887
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Map
National Grid Reference: SJ 90102 97887
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