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ID:SDV8203
Title:Notes on the Illustration of the Rolle Canal Sea Lock and Shipyard, circa 1829
Originator:Hughes, B. D.
Date:1993
Summary:The lock and shape of canal basin are still clearly visible. Part of the canal and basin has been dammed to form a wildlife sanctuary. Lock was 70' between gates, 20' wide and 16' deep when filled to the level of the basin. The canal basin was approx 200yds long, 20yds wide and 8' deep. E side of basin had a stone quay but the W side consists of a sloping earth and clay embankment.

Associated Monuments (3)

MDV66192BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP in the Parish of Landcross, Weare Giffard (Monument)
MDV14124Rolle Canal Shipyard, Landcross (Monument)
MDV11820Rolle Canal, Sea Locks, Landcross, Torridge (Monument)